**PAST EVENT**
The orientation fee is $20 USD. you will receive an AIR Volunteer T-shirt, Volunteer guidelines, and a certificate of completion!
When: Sunday, April 16, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Humane Tomorrow
1961 E Hickory Hill Rd, Argyle, TX 76226-3124
Animal Investigation & Response (AIR) will be holding its Responder Orientation for current and new Volunteer Responders! This orientation is a requirement for all future Responders to be called upon to assist AIR with animal emergencies in the state of Texas.
This orientation will cover the services Animal Investigation & Response offers to other agencies in the event of animal emergencies such as puppy mills, animal hoarding, dog and cock fighting, or natural disasters. You will learn how you can assist with emergency situations and the necessary requirements to be deployed to a natural disaster area. You will also learn how you can expand your knowledge and skill level to specialize in Animal Search & Rescue, Flood Water Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Technical Large Animal Rescue, and other specialized areas of animal Response.
Responder duties include but are not limited to:
● Shelter Responders- daily animal care, walking and socializing animals, enrichment, documentation, organization, the reunification of animals, and grooming.
● Medical Responder (vets and techs)- triage, examinations, treatment, administration of vaccination and prescribed medication, documentation.
● Field Responders- (includes ACOs, LEOs, and certified ASAR).
● Animal extraction, documentation, scene preservation, evidence collection, situation assessment, Animal Search & Rescue, and assistance with veterinary care/handling.
● Specialized Responders – (certification and skills required) Animal Search & Rescue, Flood Water Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Technical Large Animal Rescue, and Hazmat/Decontamination.
We will review AIR’s core values, Responder certification requirements, and policies, as well as additional areas you can help support the growth of the organization during non-Response times by becoming a member of the Management or Executive Team.
The orientation fee is $20 USD. Upon completion of the AIR Responder Orientation, you will receive an AIR Volunteer T-shirt, Volunteer guidelines, and a certificate of completion.
Space is limited! We look forward to seeing you!
The last day to register is midnight on April 10, 2023.
Refunds can be made up until April 10, 2023.