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Published 13 days ago

Pet Therapy Dogs Truly Needed for Caring Visits

Brighton Hospice Michigan
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Huntington Woods, MI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    You set your schedule to visit typically 2x a month or more
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Pet Therapy Dogs Truly Needed for Caring Visits

    Brighton Hospice is looking for PET THERAPY DOG volunteers who like to volunteer in the Southern Macomb County area. A visit from a therapy dog can be so therapeutic. Terminally ill patients enjoy the extra attention and unconditional love they feel from a 4 legged companion.

    In order to volunteer and visit patients, you must have your own dog who is certified through Therapy Dogs International or Bright and Beautiful to be a Therapy Dog or any

    Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends.

    For more information, contact

    Fill out our Volunteer Application: https://brightonhospice.com/volunteer

    Location

    On-site

    Choose your location and/or County

    26075 Woodward Ave, Huntington Woods, MI 48070, USA
    300
    Directions

    1 mile North of Detroit Zoo

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Complete online application

    Fingerprints and TB Testing required

    Online or In Person Training

    Choose a patient near your home. We have patients in all counties of Southeast MI

    Must be compassionate and dependabl.

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