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Published 11/25/25 12:27PM

Calling All Therapy Dogs: Share Your Love with Hospice Patients

Silverado Hospice -South Houston
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Stafford, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Orientation, training, transportation, background check, TB test, drugs screen provided at no cost to Volunteer
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    We are looking for compassionate and loving pet therapy dogs to join our hospice care team. As a pet therapy team, you will provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support to patients and families during their end-of-life journey.

    Requirements:

      • Comfortable interacting with a variety of people, including patients, families, and staff
      • Have an animal assistance therapy certification
      • Proof of liability insurance through certifying organization
      • Proof of current vaccination

    Benefits of Volunteering:

      • Bring comfort and joy to patients in their final days
      • Be a source of emotional support for families during difficult times
      • Make a positive impact on the community
      • Flexible scheduling to fit your availability

    Together, we can help make the end-of-life journey a little bit brighter for those who need it most.

    Location

    On-site

    Silverado South Hospice

    4800 Sugar Grove Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477, USA
    390
    Directions

    You will be assigned to a patient located as close to your home as possible

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