Search
Business
Volunteer Pet Therapist
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Salt Lake City, UT
Details
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Description
Pet therapy-the use of trained animals to benefit patients and improve outcomes-is a way to effectively address patients' stress while in healthcare settings.
- Physical health
- Can improve motor skills, joint movement, and cardiovascular health. It can also help with exercise and lower blood pressure and heart rate.
- Mental health
- Can improve mood, reduce depression and anxiety, and decrease feelings of anger. Being around animals can also help reduce stress, tension, and anxiety hormones.
- Social skills
- Can help develop social skills, increase verbal communication, and improve interactions with others. It can also help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Pet therapy-the use of trained animals to benefit patients and improve outcomes-is a way to effectively address patients' stress while in healthcare settings.
- Physical health
- Can improve motor skills, joint movement, and cardiovascular health. It can also help with exercise and lower blood pressure and heart rate.
- Mental health
- Can improve mood, reduce depression and anxiety, and decrease feelings of anger. Being around animals can also help reduce stress, tension, and anxiety hormones.
- Social skills
- Can help develop social skills, increase verbal communication, and improve interactions with others. It can also help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Location
On-site
Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity
Discover Your Calling
Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.