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Published 11/24/25 10:11AM

Bring Joy to Hospice Patients with Pet Therapy

Residential Hospice NIL -HNS
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Elmhurst, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    We work with your schedules, including the need for weekend times.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Your dog must be therapy certified. Handler requirements: application, background check, TB test, drug screen, physical, fingerprinting, and training. (All expenses covered by Residential)

    Description

    Bring Joy to Hospice Patients with Pet Therapy

    Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers with certified pet therapy dogs to visit our patients on Hospice care. Hospice pet therapy utilizes the natural bond between humans and animals to bring joy, humor, love, and companionship to those on the end-of-life journey. Pet therapy benefits patients by giving them reduced feelings of loneliness and anxiety and also encourages patients to socialize. As a volunteer you have the chance to witness the amazing impact a dog can have on the lives of others. This opportunity also gives your dog important work to do, where it will receive lots of loving attention.

    • Must have certified pet therapy dog

    Watch our video to learn more: One More Gift

    Location

    On-site
    Elmhurst and Surrounding areas, Elmhurst, Illinois, US

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