Gabriel's Angels

February

2012

Greetings!  

 

Do you realize the difference and impact you make each and every time you and your special dog are on your therapy visits?

 

There may be one or many - 'teachable moments' in your visit.  This issue will help you know how to recognize these impacting opportunities.

 

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to help at-risk children with your special talents and magical dog.

 

Volunteer Coordinator 
Every visit can have a
'Teachable Moment'
by Patti Savage
During a visit to UMOM Watkin's Shelter, while I was a Helping Hand for the Genrich family and their 3 Golden therapy dogs, I was coloring with the 6-year old children. A new boy, who had just arrived with his family, looked at me and asked, "Do you know what is going to happen to us?"
I took a second to respond. "I don't know exactly what will happen, but things will get better.  Would you like to meet the dogs?" 
This little boy walked over to G.G., Chloe & Codi, and began brushing their soft coats and listening to their heartbeats. He actually said, "Thank you for letting me meet the dogs!" 
Two months later I realized the power of those simple words and act. The same boy recognized and approached me and another therapy dog at UMOM New Day Shelter.  With smiling eyes he said, "Everything is really good here." 
This Teachable Moment gave a child hope through the connection to the therapy dog - helping the child to feel safe and begin building the core behaviors of trust and attachment.
 
                 

                               G.G. / Chloe / Codi   

YOUR Volunteer Forum

 

This is for you...to share NEW and EXCITING ideas and activities with your fellow Therapy Team & Helping Hand Volunteers!

 

And don't forget...the great ideas for teenagers listed under the General Activities section.

 

If you have questions about our Forum or need help getting registered, please email Patti or call her at 602-266-0875.

 

How do I register? It's So Easy . . .
 

  1. Click here to access our Volunteer Forum!
  2. Click on 'Register' at top of page and Choose 'I agree to these terms.'
  3. Fill out 'Registration' information and click 'Submit'.  You will receive a confirmation page after submitting, followed by an email stating your account has been activated. (please allow up to 5 business days to receive the confirmation email). 

 

In This Issue
Teachable Moments
Volunteer Forum
April 15th - Recognition Event
Unleash The Love Breakfast
New Therapy Teams
Join the Fun
Gabriel's Angels Volunteer Recognition Event
Sunday, April 15th
12-2 pm
We want to honor YOU
2011
Volunteer Recognition
 Watch for more information in the March E-News!
            Save the Date!

Fundraising Breakfast
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
7:00 - 9:00 am
Arizona Biltmore
2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix
 
Join us with your dog as a Therapy Team!
Please contact Connie  

New Therapy Teams
 
January - February

 

Andy Slack & Mauri

Jan Sapanaro & Reggie

Judy Lewis, Carolyn Pelletier & Echo
Kim Cesal & Rex

Alice Wies, Roger Smith & Litta

Paticia Boyd, Pam Wright & Banshee

Mike Delos & Ursus

Patti Milder & Homer

Julie Armstrong & Nacho

Debra Flores & Bo

Susan Richins & Kaylee

 

Welcome & Thank You! 

Trick Training Seminar
March 10th at Team Canine 
We are thrilled to announce due to your response we have a full class!  Thank you to the volunteers that have registered.
Look for results in our March E-News and hopefully we can offer a second session soon!