Upcoming One-Time Events
South Valley Services
Tuesday, April 11th
4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
South Valley Services is a domestic violence service provider in South Salt Lake. The children and adults in their domestic violence shelter have all experienced traumatic events, not to mention uprooting their lives to move into South Valley Services' shelter. In many cases, they are also leaving their beloved pets behind. Having a day where they are able to meet some therapy animals will mean so much to them during this time in their lives. South Valley Services plans on a very structured visit with multiple staff members and child advocates ensuring the children are not too rowdy around the animals. Some children may want to read to a dog, and others may just want to pet them.
*This event will be held OUTDOORS (weather permitting)*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: West Jordan (They cannot give an address, but will provide
directions to get there)
All Abilities Discovery Program
Friday, April 14th
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The All Abilities Discovery Program is a fun, free, learning and enrichment program designed for those of all ability levels, and particularly aimed for individuals and groups with a range of cognitive and physical disabilities. Their goals are to:
- Highlight the programs and services the library offers to those of all ability levels.
- Provide interactive and enjoyable activities to individuals and groups suitable for a wide range of ability levels.
- Strengthen relationships between libraries and community groups, schools, and other organizations serving adults and teens of all ability levels.
The event will be held in two large rooms. There is a designated quiet room in the library, where the therapy animals will be located for those who would like to de-stress and engage in calming and therapeutic activities. They estimate over 175 people attending throughout the day.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
*You will have to pay $2 for parking*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: West Jordan Library/Viridian Event Center
8030 S. 1825 W., West Jordan
U of U Finals De-Stress
J. Willard Marriott Library
Wednesday, April 19th
11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
This is the main de-stress event for the University of Utah's students before Final's Week. Rather than one school requesting an event with therapy animals, all U of U departments and students are invited to attend this event. Final's Week is one of the most stressful times of the year for students, and therapy animals are always a fantastic reason to take a small break from studying and de-stress, and in addition. your animals are fantastic motivators! There will be over 200 people (mostly young adults) coming and going, so ITA is hoping to send plenty of therapy animals!
*This event will be held INDOORS*
*You will have to pay $2 for parking*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 295 S. 1500 E., Salt Lake City
U of U Women's Resource Center
Thursday, April 20th
12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The Women's Resource Center (WRC) at U of U offers free mental health counseling & support groups. over $400K in annual tuition scholarships to support students facing various barrier, community building opportunities, and educational events regarding gender justice/equity issues. The WRC is hosting an end-of-semester event for their scholars and other students to come and de-stress, build community, and celebrate their upcoming graduations. They have asked ITA to attend with therapy animals for the students.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 200 S. Central Campus Dr., Salt Lake City
SLCC Center for Health & Counseling
"Stress Less"
Tuesday, April 25th
12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
This is one of two "Stress Less" Events at SLCC. This day takes place on the Redwood Road, SLC campus. Day two (April 26th) takes place on the West Jordan campus. *You do not have to sign up for both events*
*TEAMS NEEDED*
SLCC holds a "Stress Less" event to support their students during a noticeably heightened time of stress - right before finals. The Center for Health & Counseling does this with resources for stress management, fun take-home crafts, snacks, and general visibility of the center to help those who might need extra support and/or resources during this time. They would like to welcome some therapy animals to provide a much-needed moment of relief from stress for their students. They say that past event have shown them the positive impact the dogs have on their students and how the animals provide a tangible example of a moment of decompression and mindfulness.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 4600 S. Redwood Rd., Salt Lake City
SLCC Center for Health & Counseling
"Stress Less"
Wednesday, April 26th
12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
This is one of two "Stress Less" Events at SLCC. This day takes place on the West Jordan campus. Day one (April 25th) takes place on the Redwood Road, SLC campus. *You do not have to sign up for both events*
*TEAMS NEEDED*
SLCC holds a "Stress Less" event to support their students during a noticeably heightened time of stress - right before finals. The Center for Health & Counseling does this with resources for stress management, fun take-home crafts, snacks, and general visibility of the center to help those who might need extra support and/or resources during this time. They would like to welcome some therapy animals to provide a much-needed moment of relief from stress for their students. They say that past event have shown them the positive impact the dogs have on their students and how the animals provide a tangible example of a moment of decompression and mindfulness.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 3491 W. 9000 S., West Jordan
U of U College of Science
Dogs & Donuts De-Stress
Thursday, April 27th
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
University of Utah is having another Dogs & Donuts De-Stress event for their students. The goal is to provide their students with some ways to de-stress as they prepare for one of the most stressful times of the school year: final exams. They hope the students will use this event for a much needed break from studying and allow themselves to head into finals week with a little less stress.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 1390 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
Legacy House of Taylorsville
Assisted Living
Tuesday, May 2nd
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The residents of Legacy House Taylorsville love when animals come to the facility! The animals uplift the residents and fill them with joy. Attend this small event, capped at 15 residents, to offer love and connection. Your visit will be appreciated!
*This event will be held INDOORS.*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 6203 Gold Medal Drive, Taylorsville
Corporate Party for 97th Floor
Thursday, May 4th
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
97th Floor is an internet marketing service located in Lehi. The company is having an employee appreciation party and has asked ITA to bring some therapy animals to help the employees relax. There will be many different activities present at the party, and they intend to have the therapy dogs in their own space available for employees to visit as they wish. There will be approximately 60 attendees (adults ages 20-40).
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 2600 W. Executive Parkway Ste. 180, Lehi
Primary Children's
Constraint Induced Movement Camp
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
*You can sign up for one or multiple of these events
(and do not need to be a Primary Children's volunteer)*
Tuesday, June 6th
4:25 - 4:50 P.M.
Thursday, June 8th
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
Tuesday, June 13th
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
Thursday, June 15th
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
Tuesday, July 25th
4:25 - 4:50 P.M.
Thursday, July 27th
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
Tuesday, August 1st
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
Thursday, August 3rd
10:40 - 11:15 A.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The Primary Children's Constraint Induced Movement Camp is back. Primary Children's has run this camp for several years now, and has asked ITA to come back, as the therapy animals are essential in this program. The children participating will have their non-affected sides restrained in order to promote the use of their more challenging arm and hand. The goal of the camps is to engage the children in utilizing their arm by using therapy animals. Examples include: Helping hold the leash to walk, holding a toy for tug of war, giving treats, brushing, petting, throwing a toy to fetch, etc.
To sign up for this event, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
Location: 1 N. Main St., Clearfield
Davis County Libraries
"The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer"
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
*You can sign up for one or multiple of these events
(and do not need to be a R.E.A.D. team)*
Monday, June 12th
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Clearfield Branch Library
Wednesday, June 21st
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Centerville Branch Library
Tuesday, June 27th
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Kaysville Branch Library
Thursday, June 29th
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Bountiful Branch Library
Monday, July 3rd
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Syracuse Branch Library
Wednesday, July 12th
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Layton Branch Library
Monday, July 17th
6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Headquarters (Farmington) Library
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The Davis County Libraries are hosting a Summer reading program. They would like some therapy animals to come read in the children's area, where there will be other activities for children to do while they wait to read with a dog. You are welcome to sign up for only one of these events, or as many as you'd like.
*You do not need to be a R.E.A.D. team to attend this event, but you and your animal will be reading with the families/children*
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for any of these events, contact Beth:
Beth@TherapyAnimals.org OR (801) 272-3439
To participate in any of these volunteer opportunities please contact the office at
(801) 272-3439 or Beth@therapyanimals.org to sign up.