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Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer

A Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer provides comfort, companionship, and emotional support to hospice patients and their families through supervised visits with a certified therapy animal. Pet therapy volunteers help create moments of joy, relaxation, and connection for individuals receiving end-of-life care.

Details

  • Available Times: Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
  • Time Commitment: A few hours per month
  • Commitment Details: Pet therapy volunteers typically serve on a flexible schedule, often visiting patients weekly or biweekly for a few hours each month, depending on hospice needs and volunteer availability.
  • Recurrence: Recurring
  • Volunteers Needed: 2
  • Cause Areas: Animals, Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
  • Benefits: Training Provided
  • Good For: Public Groups, Age 55+
  • Participation Requirements: Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
  • Age Requirement: 18+
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