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Published 11/10/25 9:16AM

Join Our Pet Therapy Volunteer Team at Autumn Hospice (South Shore)

Autumn Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Norwell, MA
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    • 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

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