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Therapy Pet Owner Volunteers to comfort Hospice Patients

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Buena Park, CA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Flexible with your schedule
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Therapy pet certification, Tuberculosis test

    Description

    Therapy Pet Owner Volunteers to comfort Hospice Patients

    Orange Hospice is excited to invite therapy pet owners and their furry companions to join our volunteer team, bringing comfort, joy, and companionship to hospice patients in their homes or places of residence. If you and your four-legged friend have a special bond and a gentle demeanor, consider sharing the love as Therapy Pet Volunteers.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Visits with Companionship: Share the love of your therapy pet through friendly visits with hospice patients in their homes or places of residence.
    2. Emotional Support: Provide comfort and companionship to individuals facing end-of-life journeys.
    3. Brighten Spirits: Bring moments of joy and happiness to patients and their families through interactions with your therapy pet.

    Qualifications:

    • Certified therapy pet with a calm and friendly temperament.
    • Pet owner committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
    • Compassionate and sensitive to the needs of hospice patients.
    • Completion of hospice volunteer training (provided by Orange Hospice).

    Orange Hospice is excited to invite therapy pet owners and their furry companions to join our volunteer team, bringing comfort, joy, and companionship to hospice patients in their homes or places of residence. If you and your four-legged friend have a special bond and a gentle demeanor, consider sharing the love as Therapy Pet Volunteers.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Visits with Companionship: Share the love of your therapy pet through friendly visits with hospice patients in their homes or places of residence.
    2. Emotional Support: Provide comfort and companionship to individuals facing end-of-life journeys.
    3. Brighten Spirits: Bring moments of joy and happiness to patients and their families through interactions with your therapy pet.

    Qualifications:

    • Certified therapy pet with a calm and friendly temperament.
    • Pet owner committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
    • Compassionate and sensitive to the needs of hospice patients.
    • Completion of…

    Location

    On-site
    Buena Park, California, US

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