Volunteer Information

The Delta Dog Safe™ program has been coordinated by Delta Society Australia in an effort to reduce the incidence of dog bites in children under 10 years in the classroom setting.

Critical to the success of Delta Dog Safe™ SA is the recruitment and training of volunteers. Potentially there are thousands of children who could benefit from the program, and it will take a team of dedicated volunteers to present across the State.

Volunteers are trained and accredited by Delta Society Australia and receive their training by an animal behaviourist at an all day seminar. Ongoing support and management are provided by the State Manager.

Even if you feel that you could only commit to a presentation once a month, your contribution would greatly assist the success of the program. If you have a soft spot for both children and dogs - please consider becoming a volunteer - Delta Dog Safe™ SA needs you.

What it Takes to Become a Volunteer:

As you need to be an accredited presenter to deliver the Delta Dog Safe™ SA program, you will need to attend a day long training seminar which are held periodically or as demand requires.

The current trainer is an animal behaviourist Dr Joanne Righetti, who trains the volunteers. Her training seminar covers dog behaviour, how to read dog behaviour, how to present in the classroom and deal with the myriad questions children inevitably ask.

At the end of the day, you can choose whether to go on and sign up as a volunteer or not. If you do decide to go on, as this volunteer position involves going into the schools environment, you do need to agree to a police check.

The State Manager will then keep in touch with you, booking school presentations for you and providing support wherever you need it.

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