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Published 2/12/26 11:50AM

Make a Pawsitive Impact: Become a Pet Therapy Volunteer!

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Edina, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly shift. We also ask for a minimum commitment of 100 hours of volunteer service.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Background check and current immunizations for pet handler and current pet immunizations and pet therapy certification from either Pet Partners or Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

    Description

    Make a pawsitive impact and unleash joy as a Pet Therapy volunteer!

    Fairview Southdale Hospital is seeking more pet therapy volunteers! We recognize Pet Therapy offers numerous benefits to patients and staff, such as emotional support, distraction, relaxation, social interaction, improved mood and outlook, and reduction of stress.

    Pet Therapy Volunteer Responsibilities:

    • Provide visits to patients/staff on identified units in Fairview Southdale hospital
    • Ensure the animal is on-leash, and handler is always in control and attentive to the needs of the therapy animal while on the facility grounds
    • Follow all current policies, procedures and guidelines regarding Pet/Therapy Animals in/on Fairview facilities and grounds
    • Therapy animal must be a registered volunteer and wear an official identification badge
    • Age Requirement: the handler must be 18 years or older
    • We accept certifications from Pet Partners and Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Pet must be current on all vaccinations
    • Time commitment: Two- hour shift each week

    Apply and schedule an interview here: https://www.mhealthfairview.org/About-Us/volunteering

    Location

    On-site
    6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435, USA

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