Nonprofit

🐾 Pet Therapy Volunteer — Hospice Care

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Dallas, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Health & Medicine, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Make a Difference with Your Therapy Animal

    Do you and your certified therapy animal love bringing smiles and comfort to others? Join our compassionate hospice team as a Pet Therapy Volunteer and help brighten the days of patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Visit hospice patients in homes, care facilities, or inpatient centers
    • Provide gentle companionship and emotional comfort alongside your therapy animal
    • Support families and caregivers with your calming, kind presence
    • Work closely with our hospice team to schedule visits and share meaningful moments

    What You’ll Need:

    ✅ Certified therapy animal (through Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, or similar)

    ✅ Warm, empathetic, and professional demeanor

    ✅ Willingness to work with individuals in hospice care and their loved ones

    ✅ Reliable transportation and flexible scheduling

    ✅ Completion of hospice volunteer training (provided)

    Why Volunteer with Us?

    ❤️ Bring joy, peace, and healing to those in their final chapter

    ❤️ Create powerful, meaningful experiences for patients and families

    ❤️ Join a supportive, mission-driven hospice team

    ❤️ Make unforgettable memories with your animal companion

    Interested? Let’s Connect!

    To learn more or apply, contact:

    📞 Shawn McMenamin 281-520-0920

    📧 holisticservices@ucarehospice.com

    🌐 https://www.ucarehospice.com/volunteer

    Make a Difference with Your Therapy Animal

    Do you and your certified therapy animal love bringing smiles and comfort to others? Join our compassionate hospice team as a Pet Therapy Volunteer and help brighten the days of patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Visit hospice patients in homes, care facilities, or inpatient centers
    • Provide gentle companionship and emotional comfort alongside your therapy animal
    • Support families and caregivers with your calming, kind presence
    • Work closely with our hospice team to schedule visits and share meaningful moments

    What You’ll Need:

    ✅ Certified therapy animal (through Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, or similar)

    ✅ Warm, empathetic, and professional demeanor

    ✅ Willingness to work with individuals in hospice care and their loved ones

    ✅ Reliable transportation and flexible scheduling

    ✅ Completion of hospice volunteer training (provided)

    Why Volunteer…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Dallas, TX
    Associated Location
    Dallas, TX, USA

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