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<\/p>\nI posted recently about a dream where people living rough could be provided with a warm comfortable place to call home and be given the opportunity to care for a four legged friend from a pound or shelter – so that they too, had the opportunity for a warm comfortable place to call home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both live solitary lonely lives – confined by concrete pens and mesh in an animal shelter or perhaps trapped by the circumstances or problems in their lives that culminated in them living on the streets.<\/p>\n
Imagine how the lives of both could be enhanced. The dog – or cat – gains a person – a companion – a warm and loving touch, a body to curl up with, kindness, care, love, and affection. \u00a0Exercise, interest, socialisation – a purpose.<\/p>\n
The person gains a connection, a companion – a reason for being, a reason to keep going, unconditional love without judgement, warmth, affection, protection – a Mate!<\/p>\n
Shelters are full of animals with no-one to love them. There are lots of people – with no-one to love. There is surely an opportunity to create something special here –<\/p>\n
Good for the community \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n
Good for the individual \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n
Good for the dog or cat \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n
If we could find a place they could live cheaply, safely and warmly – they would both gain so much.<\/p>\n
The person could be subsidised to care for the pet by redirecting funds away from maintaining staffing numbers to care for and clean up after, animals in shelters.<\/p>\n
I plan to explore this concept further to see whether it is – in fact – viable and whether we can get a pilot program established in partnership with key stakeholders from both the homeless people sector and the homeless pet sector.<\/p>\n
I am also advertising a volunteer role on Volunteering SA & NT.\u00a0 If I can find a passionate retired person who has time to help me, I hope to source and apply for grant funding to employ the person to take this to the next level and see whether we can – turn a dream – into a reality.<\/p>\n
Home\u00a0 4\u00a0 2 Project Manager<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Position Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Position ID<\/strong>: 104136<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Short Description<\/strong>: Home 4 2 is a conceptual program considering matching pets languishing in shelters or pounds with people experiencing homelessness. If a cheap, comfortable housing solution could be found for both, there is potential to enhance the wellbeing and health of both companion animals and people experiencing homelessness. Individuals could be paid a small amount per week to care for the animals with funds being redirected from shelter care staffing (ultimately). As well as both gaining a companion, the lives and health of both could be improved.<\/p>\n Description<\/strong>: I posted recently about a dream where people living rough could be provided with a warm comfortable place to call home and be given the opportunity to care for a four legged friend from a pound or shelter – so that they too, had the opportunity for a warm comfortable place to call home.<\/p>\n Both live solitary lonely lives – confined by concrete pens and mesh in an animal shelter or perhaps trapped by the circumstances or problems in their lives that culminated in them living on the streets.<\/p>\n Imagine how the lives of both could be enhanced. The dog – or cat – gains a person – a companion – a warm and loving touch, a body to curl up with, kindness, care, love, and affection. Exercise, interest, socialisation – a purpose.<\/p>\n The person gains a connection, a companion – a reason for being, a reason to keep going, unconditional love without judgement, warmth, affection, protection – a Mate!<\/p>\n Shelters are full of animals with no-one to love them. There are lots of people – with no-one to love. There is surely an opportunity to create something special here –<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Requirements<\/strong>: You must be a good communicator (verbal and written) and adept at creating and maintaining relationships and networks.<\/p>\n An ability to sell a concept or idea, actively and positively engage others and build on initial enthusiasm and interest is paramount.<\/p>\n The capacity to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others and incorporate additional ideas and views into planning and thinking is critical to success and buy in.<\/p>\n An ability to scope, plan and schedule a project is key along with the ability to undertake good desktop research. Grant writing skills would be a benefit.<\/p>\n Address<\/strong>: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5000 Duration<\/strong>: Long Term<\/p>\n Time Required<\/strong>: As convenient<\/p>\n Transport<\/strong>: Own transport or public transport<\/p>\n Volunteers needed<\/strong>: 1<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Email<\/strong>: admin@hsedr.org.au<\/p>\n Contact Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Full Name<\/strong>: Ms Chris Moore<\/p>\n Phone<\/strong>: 0408188040<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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