(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 First United Methodist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee Saturday, November 1, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for registration.
HABIT is a non-profit group of volunteers working together to promote the bond between people and animals.  As a program of the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine, HABIT sponsors animal-assisted therapy programs for all ages in a variety of settings such as nursing and retirement homes, assisted living centers, hospitals, physical rehabilitation centers, and area schools.
The volunteer orientation/informational meeting will take place at the church, which is located at 214 Cedar Street, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862.
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 Ruth Sapp, East Tennessee HABIT Program Coordinator at either habit-et@utk.edu or at (865) 974-5633.  The program’s website is www.vet.utk.edu/habit.

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