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Join Our Pet Therapy Volunteer Team at Autumn Hospice (South Shore)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwell, MA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
flexible
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
All pet therapy volunteers must live in the State of Massachusetts (USA), pass a criminal background check, and participate in volunteer training both in our office and online.
Description
Join Our Pet Therapy Volunteer Team at Autumn Hospice
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a caring heart and a love for dogs? Autumn Hospice invites you to become part of our compassionate team as a Pet Therapy Volunteer.
We’re seeking volunteers who have therapy-certified dogs or dogs that have successfully completed the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test. Volunteers and their canine companions will visit hospice patients in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and private residences.
Role Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Schedule: Flexible — you choose your availability and assignments
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Ability to pass a background check and follow Autumn Hospice’s policies
- Commitment to completing our volunteer training program
- Therapy dogs must be current on core vaccinations: rabies, distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, and adenovirus.
Location
On-site
Norwell, Massachusetts, US
