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Published 8/10/25 8:00PM

"Pet Therapy" Visits with Hospice patients

Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Holyoke, MA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum of a 1 year commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Pet Therapy volunteers can make their own schedule and can volunteer just a few hours a month.

    Description

    "Pet Therapy" Visits with Hospice patients

    We are currently in need of Volunteers with Certified Pet Therapy Dogs to make visits with our Hospice patients on service. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring some love and joy into a patients life.

    Our volunteers are extremely committed and compassionate about our program. Interested volunteers must consider the following:

    • Must make a 1 year commitment
    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • Must be reliable and dedicated
    • Must be able to drive and must have car insurance
    • Must be able to pass a background check
    • Must be able to pass a Health Screening
    • Must complete our in-person or online training
    • Must be comfortable being in nursing homes and/or the homes of our patients

    Other volunteer opportunities include:

    • Companionship
    • Pet Therapy (Must be certified)
    • Art
    • Music
    • Respite
    • Vigil/11th Hour Support
    • Reiki
    • Spiritual Support
    • Reading
    • Veteran to Veteran
    • Bilingual
    • and more!

    We service patients in the Hampden and Hampshire Counties.

    Location

    On-site
    Holyoke, Massachusetts, US

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