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Published 12/31/25 2:14PM

Wagging Tails Bring Joy

Sanctuary Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Uniontown, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    December 31, 2025
    End Date:
    June 30, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1-5 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Testing, Background Check & Drug Screening, TDI or Other Pet Certification. Dog License & Shot/vet records
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Wagging Tails Bring Joy

    The comfort of a dog's wagging tail is the best medicine for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia related illnesses. Looking for four legged volunteers to make friendly pet therapy visits with our Sanctuary hospice patients in Summit, Stark, Medina & Geauga County at various Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Homes.

    Humans required to complete volunteer application, background check, TB/Drug Screening -provided FREE of charge. Canines required to provide dog's license, shot records and Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Pet Partners or TDI certification. Contact Laura Brindza, Volunteer Program Manager for details LauraBrindza@sanctuaryhospiceOH.com OR call 216.520.4080.

    Location

    On-site

    Sanctuary Hospice

    3515 Massillon Road, Uniontown, Ohio, US
    Directions

    Above is Clinical Administrative office: Sanctuary Patient Visits are throughout Medina, Summit, Wayne & Stark Counties

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