News Release
For Immediate Release — August 15, 2008
Animal-assisted Therapy Program to Hold Meeting for Potential Volunteers
(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) - A free informational meeting for those interested in becoming volunteers with Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT), an animal-assisted therapy program, will be held at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Monday, August 25, from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for registration.
HABIT is a non-profit, community-based organization in which animals and volunteers make therapeutic visits to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, schools, hospitals and other facilities. HABIT is a program of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine.
The volunteer orientation/informational meeting will take place in room A118 at the college, which is located at 2407 River Drive. The entrance to A118 is on the Joe Johnson Drive side of the building.
For liability purposes, attendance at an informational meeting is required before a person can become a HABIT volunteer. Attendance does not imply any obligations. Please do not bring any pets to this meeting.
This meeting is open to anyone with a general interest in animal-assisted therapy. There is no fee or advanced registration required. However, please call the HABIT office (865-974-5633) if you plan to attend to ensure enough handouts are available. For further information and directions, contact Karen Armsey at HABIT@utk.edu or at (865) 974-5633. The program's website is www.vet.utk.edu/habit.
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Contact: Sandra Haribson, sharbiso@utk.edu, (865) 974-7377