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Published 4/8/26 12:13PM
Therapy Dogs Needed to Visit Hospice Patients!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near North Charleston, SC
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
The time is flexible and up to you. Even one hour a week can make a difference!
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
4
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Benefits:
Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
We offer a thorough volunteer orientation program, most of which can be done at home at your own pace. Volunteers need to have a driver's license and up to date car insurance. You will need to come into the office for a PPD skin test and drug screen.
Description
We are looking for caring people and their dogs who are certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs or similar organization. These special pet therapy volunteers would visit our hospice patients, in their homes or facilities, to offer comfort and spread joy in ways that nothing else can quite match. Therapy dog visits are very soothing for a lot of people going through difficult times, and we would love to have more on our team!
Location
On-site
North Charleston, SC, USA
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Instructions:
We offer a thorough volunteer orientation program, most of which can be done at home at your own pace. Volunteers also need a valid driver's license and up to date car insurance. A PPD (tuberculosis skin test) and drug screen are done in the office.
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