Volunteer Opportunities
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Do you have a love for animals and a passion for helping people?
One of the key aspects that make the Dreamcatcher™ programs successful are the many dedicated volunteers who commit their time to giving their time and talents. Volunteers assist in the following ways: 1. Care for the animals 2. Assist with general maintenance of the Dreamcatcher™ site 3. Help implement programs and special events 4. Fund raise 5. Provide in-kind services such as bookkeeping, public relations, participating as a volunteer director on the board and much more |
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To get started please complete and submit this Volunteer Application Form
Employment Opportunities
Marketing Representative
Dreamcatcher™ is looking for 2 Marketing Representatives to join our team in our Ardrossan office. The Marketing Representatives will create and distribute positive branding messages and collateral for the company's products and services.
The ideal people for this position have dynamic personalities and are passionate about animals, helping people, and marketing. This candidate should have previous relevant experience and be interested in learning new techniques. To succeed in this role, he/she should be goal-driven and have strong negotiation skills.
Requirements:
Tasks:
About Dreamcatcher™:
Dreamcatcher™ is a Psychological Private Practice dedicated to helping children, youth and adults find healing, balance, and joy while contributing to their personal growth. Our staff enjoy a work culture that promotes individuality, compassion, adaptability, and personal development, while strengthening their ability to work as a team or on their own.
About the position:
This position allows for up to 30 hours per week for approximately 16 weeks and is paid at $17 per hour.
Please email eileen@dreamcatcherassociation.com your resume and cover letter and for more information.
Dreamcatcher™ is looking for 2 Marketing Representatives to join our team in our Ardrossan office. The Marketing Representatives will create and distribute positive branding messages and collateral for the company's products and services.
The ideal people for this position have dynamic personalities and are passionate about animals, helping people, and marketing. This candidate should have previous relevant experience and be interested in learning new techniques. To succeed in this role, he/she should be goal-driven and have strong negotiation skills.
Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Post Secondary School
Tasks:
- Provide services to the management of the Business, as requested by the Business
- Work together with a team, under supervision by the Director and Business Administrator, but is also self-motivated and a quick learner
- Utilize their proficient skill in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, etc, to edit any documents required by the Business, ensuring all documents are uniform in style
- Assist with the editing, creation of manuals and handbooks for the Business
- Assist with the creation of marketing documents for the Business
- Create, organize and ensure packages are professionally arranged of the main services for the Business's Tourism, Academy, Student and Counselling programs
- Create, prepare, proof-read documents with extreme accuracy and clarity that coincide with the vision of the Business
- Provide feedback and assist with edits as necessary to the Business' Academy courses
- Review, revise, provide references to pre-written documents as requested by the Business
- Develop and implement new marketing initiatives and ads to engage and identify new social networks to reach our target audience
- Assist in the development and management of the social media strategy
- Stay up to date with current culture, product, industry, and social media trends and incorporate them on social media platforms
- Create new social media outlets such as AirBnB and additional channels that may be deemed relevant to increase the Business awareness
- Develop new content for digital media updates, campaigns, and programs such as on Dreamcatcher's websites, social media and other marketing platforms
- Running regular social promotions and campaigns and tracking their success (e.g. twitter chats, Instagram polls etc.)
- Creating shareable content appropriate for specific networks to spread both Dreamcatcher's brand and content
- Manage Dreamcatcher's social media pages, platforms, and programs required follows up and digital communication such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, while creating and editing written, video, and photo content.
- Assist in the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of events for Dreamcatcher
- Edit website content, social media content and actual content
- Provide the Business with the details of any difficulties encountered with any aspect of the editing position or administrative duties, including, without limitation, complaints and critical incidents
- Provide the Business with the details of any difficulties encountered with harassment or bullying affiliated with the Business, any personnel of the Business, or any component of the position of the Editor
- Perform multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure, all in an empathetic and positive manner
- Conform to the Business policy and procedures, code of ethics regarding appropriate dress, language and other codes of conduct
- Process sensitive and confidential information with judgement and tact, recognizing time constraints, focus and other implication
- Participate in cross-training efforts with other staff to ensure possession of all tools necessary to serve the Business
- Be compassionate and understanding and have an appreciation for animals and nature
About Dreamcatcher™:
Dreamcatcher™ is a Psychological Private Practice dedicated to helping children, youth and adults find healing, balance, and joy while contributing to their personal growth. Our staff enjoy a work culture that promotes individuality, compassion, adaptability, and personal development, while strengthening their ability to work as a team or on their own.
About the position:
This position allows for up to 30 hours per week for approximately 16 weeks and is paid at $17 per hour.
Please email eileen@dreamcatcherassociation.com your resume and cover letter and for more information.
Registered Psychologist / Clinical Social Worker
Contract Job
Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is a psychology private practice located on a ranch in Ardrossan, Alberta. Dreamcatcher’s population includes children and youth with neurodevelopmental challenges, multiple mental health diagnoses, trauma, addictions, emotional and behavioural concerns as well as people with a variety of disabilities. Dreamcatcher™ also provides services to adults with a range of life issues and people with complex needs.
Dreamcatcher™ therapists work in a natural setting with animals while conducting counselling and therapy sessions. Dreamcatcher™ is recruiting for a Registered Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker who is cross trained in Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Equine Facilitated Counselling (EFC) methods. Experience in other mediums such as Talk, Art, Play, EMDR and Sand Tray therapies is an asset. The candidate will work on contract with the private practice starting with part-time hours with the intention of moving into a full-time contract position. A candidate willing to work evening or weekend hours is preferred and work hours can be flexible. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree and be registered with their respective regulatory body. Social Workers must be on the Clinical Registry and Psychologists must be fully registered. Only those applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews. Dreamcatcher™ thanks all applicants.
Statement of Qualifications:
1. Registered Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker with a minimum of a Master’s degree.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth with complex needs consisting of multiple mental health diagnoses, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral issues, addictions and/or trauma backgrounds.
3. Must have horse experience.
4. Must have a compassionate understanding and appreciation for animals of all species as well as for nature.
5. Must have a minimum of basic training in AAT and EFC or be willing to train.
6. Must be willing to work outdoors in all conditions if necessary, all seasons of the year.
7. Must be flexible in joining a growing team and be open to balancing a variety of tasks.
Assets:
1. Being of Indigenous Descent is a strong asset.
2. Preference will be given to those applicants with horse experience.
3. Being approved providers for FNIHB is preferred.
4. Being skilled in Assessments is preferred.
Please apply to: Eileen Bona
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, AB
T8G 2C4
780-809-1047
Or Email: eileen@dreamcatcherassociation.com OR Fax #: (780) 809-1046
Deadline: Open
Contract Job
Dreamcatcher™ Nature Assisted Therapy is a psychology private practice located on a ranch in Ardrossan, Alberta. Dreamcatcher’s population includes children and youth with neurodevelopmental challenges, multiple mental health diagnoses, trauma, addictions, emotional and behavioural concerns as well as people with a variety of disabilities. Dreamcatcher™ also provides services to adults with a range of life issues and people with complex needs.
Dreamcatcher™ therapists work in a natural setting with animals while conducting counselling and therapy sessions. Dreamcatcher™ is recruiting for a Registered Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker who is cross trained in Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Equine Facilitated Counselling (EFC) methods. Experience in other mediums such as Talk, Art, Play, EMDR and Sand Tray therapies is an asset. The candidate will work on contract with the private practice starting with part-time hours with the intention of moving into a full-time contract position. A candidate willing to work evening or weekend hours is preferred and work hours can be flexible. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree and be registered with their respective regulatory body. Social Workers must be on the Clinical Registry and Psychologists must be fully registered. Only those applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews. Dreamcatcher™ thanks all applicants.
Statement of Qualifications:
1. Registered Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker with a minimum of a Master’s degree.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and youth with complex needs consisting of multiple mental health diagnoses, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral issues, addictions and/or trauma backgrounds.
3. Must have horse experience.
4. Must have a compassionate understanding and appreciation for animals of all species as well as for nature.
5. Must have a minimum of basic training in AAT and EFC or be willing to train.
6. Must be willing to work outdoors in all conditions if necessary, all seasons of the year.
7. Must be flexible in joining a growing team and be open to balancing a variety of tasks.
Assets:
1. Being of Indigenous Descent is a strong asset.
2. Preference will be given to those applicants with horse experience.
3. Being approved providers for FNIHB is preferred.
4. Being skilled in Assessments is preferred.
Please apply to: Eileen Bona
53044 RR #213
Ardrossan, AB
T8G 2C4
780-809-1047
Or Email: eileen@dreamcatcherassociation.com OR Fax #: (780) 809-1046
Deadline: Open