Nonprofit
Published 2/12/26 11:19AM

Certified Pet Therapy Volunteer – Catholic Hospice (Miami-Dade & Broward Counties)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Miami, FL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    At least 5h per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, International Volunteers

    Description

    Catholic Hospice is currently seeking Certified Pet Therapy Volunteers to provide comfort and emotional support to hospice patients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

    ⚠️ Please Note: This opportunity is strictly for certified pet therapist only. Certification is required.

    Pet therapy visits bring peace, joy, and meaningful connection to patients facing serious illness. A gentle interaction with a trained therapy animal can reduce anxiety, provide emotional comfort, and create beautiful moments of calm and happiness for both patients and their families.

    Volunteer visits are available 7 days a week between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, in private homes, assisted living communities, nursing homes, and medical centers.

    As a Certified Pet Therapy Volunteer, you will:

    • Provide supervised, compassionate visits to hospice patients
    • Receive hospice-specific orientation and support
    • Have flexible scheduling options
    • Make a profound difference in the lives of patients during their final chapter

    Requirements (Certified Pet Therapy Only)

    To be considered, you must:

    • Provide proof of active certification
    • Submit current vaccination records for your therapy animal
    • Complete a background screening and drug screening (covered by Catholic Hospice)
    • Provide a valid driver’s license or identification
    • Provide proof of car insurance (if applicable)

    ⚠️ Only certified pet therapy will be eligible for placement.

    If you and your certified therapy animal have a heart for service and want to bring comfort where it matters most, we would be honored to welcome you to Catholic Hospice.

    Location

    On-site
    Miami, FL, USA
    Directions

    Patient visits can take place at the patient's home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or a medical center throughout Miami Dade and Broward county. The location will be provided to you when you agree on a volunteer visit assignment.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Once you have expressed interest, I will contact you via email or phone to provide further details about the volunteer opportunity, and if still interested, I will forward you the volunteer paperwork to begin the process of you becoming a volunteer. We look forward to hearing from you and we hope to have you join our volunteer team at Catholic Hospice.

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