The idea came to me when I realised how many people service dogs can help. The foundation works to find, guide and train dogs to be service dogs to the hearing impaired, autistic individuals, people who are wheelchair bound and persons who need alerting for conditions such as diabetes. A service dog can help these people lead an independent life.
By ensuring the smooth running of the organisation, manages and directs the Foundation towards its primary goals and objectives while overseeing all the decisions at the executive level. Also develops and implements operational procedures and systems, structures annual budget and conducts financial reporting.
Being part of the Service Dogs Malta Foundation gives me the opportunity to witness the special bond that exists between dogs and people. Watching the trainer develop a dog’s skills to a point where the dog is able to significantly change a vulnerable person’s life is especially heart warming and I am happy to be able to contribute to this process in any way I can.
It is a privilege for me to form part of the Service Dogs Malta Foundation team. I will be using my experience and knowledge of working with persons with disability to ensure that service users of the Foundation get the best possible support through the effective deployment of our service dogs.
The role of a service dog trainer goes beyond training dogs. The trainer is also responsible for ensuring a proper bond between the client and dog and teaching the proper a handling skills, which will lead to a profitable relationship for all parties.
By training service dogs, one not only helps people with mental or physical limitations live more independently but also helps dogs reach their full potential.
When my family and I fostered a Labrador for the Malta Service Dogs Foundation in 2020 and 2021 it gave us the opportunity to see first-hand what the Foundation is able to deliver. So, when I was offered the role of administrator within the Foundation I was happy to take it up, not only because voluntary work has always been close to my heart but also because it means that I am able to help families benefit from the services offered by the Foundation.
Responsible to maintain an ordered schedule for the Foundation and for the Operations Manager, including all dog therapy sessions, events and meetings. Also oversees the planning and implementation of fund-raising activities, events and all media appearances.
At the Service Dogs Malta Foundation, I oversee our social media presence by promptly responding to messages and inquiries, ensuring effective communication with our community.
I look for collaborations with businesses to sponsor dogs for our organisation.
Additionally, I contribute to various tasks as needed, providing flexibility and support to help the organization achieve its goals.
To help people with a condition or a disability by providing them with a service dog that has been trained to overcome some of the difficulties they face on a day-to-day basis.
To ensure that no person who could potentially benefit from a service dog is left without one.