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Published 11/20/25 2:13PM

Pet Therapy Volunteer in Chicago, IL - Must have Certified Dog, Cat, Mini Horse or Other

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Varies with volunteer availability.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Pet Therapy Volunteer in Chicago, IL - Must have Certified Dog, Cat, Mini Horse or Other

    JourneyCare Hospice is looking for pet therapy volunteers! Provide pet therapy visits to hospice patients and/or groups of residents in nursing facilities near your home.

    Pets may include dogs, cats, mini horses or other animals that are certified pet therapy animals. Animals should be certified through therapy organizations such as Therapy Dogs International, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Woof Beach, or other therapy dog organization.

    If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer position, please go to our website at www.journeycare.org and fill out the volunteer application. You will then be contacted by our volunteer coordinator who will go over the onboarding process and requirements with you and answer any questions you may have before you decide to move forward. The application link is: https://journeycare.org/be-a-hospice-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-hospice-volunteer/

    Location

    On-site
    Chicago, Illinois, US

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