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Exhibit A SCOPE OF SERVICES VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: BARK Reading & Therapy Dogs P.O. Box 91478 Long Beach, CA 90809 Phone: (562) 235-8835 E-mail: BARK <barkreadingdogs@aol.com> Contact Name: Josie Gavieres, BARK Director EVENT: Santa Ana Public Library - Read to a Dog program LOCATIONS: Include all Library facilities not limited to: • Main Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana CA 92701 • Newhope Library, 122 Newhope Street, Santa Ana CA 92703 TERM: November 1, 2023 — October 31, 2024 COMPENSATION: $0.00 DESCRIPTION: Therapy dog handler and companion therapy dog shall provide reading assistance for the Youth Services section through a Read to a Dog Program at the Santa Ana Public Library. City staff and volunteers from Bark Reading Dogs will coordinate future dates and times when handlers and therapy dogs can provide their services to participate in an educational program. The program will include a volunteer and therapy dog trained to create an environment that is calming and non judgmental for youth who are struggling readers and help make reading fun for the child. This literacy program reduces anxiety associated with reading. Program will start with one volunteer/handler and one therapy dog. Additional volunteers may be considered depending on the popularity and availability of more than one handler/therapy dog pair. The City will be responsible for setting up the space for the patrons attending, choosing a selection of books and advertising the program. Handler/therapy dog pair will be responsible for providing all other equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to provide the service. City staff will be present at all times during the service.