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Published 4 months ago

"Fur-Get-Me-Not Friends" Program - Therapy Dogs & Cats needed to visit hospice patients in Grafton

Lily Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Grafton, WI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible scheduling around volunteer availability. We do ask for a minimum of 2 hours per month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Animals must be up-to-date on vaccinations and have proof of therapy animal certification from one of the following: Pet Partners, Pets Helping People, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Therapy Dogs International, or Love on a Leash.

    Description

    Have you & your dog, cat or other furry companion been evaluated and certified as a Therapy Animal Team?

    If so, we are looking for you to join our "Fur-Get-Me-Not Friends" Program at Lily Hospice!

    We recognize how important Animal-Assisted Therapy (sometimes called "pet therapy") visits can be to hospice patients. Not only are these visits a welcome distraction from daily routine, but they give patients an opportunity to reminisce about their own beloved pets; and for those patients that are a little more withdrawn, therapy animals provide affection without the need for conversation. We often hear hospice patients, and their families remark that the therapy animal visits are the highlight of a patient's day or week.

    The most frequent request made by Lily Hospice patients is for a visit from a CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG or THERAPY CAT. We want to honor these requests! Can you help?

    We welcome dogs, cats, rabbits & more; however, ALL must have proof of therapy animal certification prior to visiting Lily Hospice patients.

    Our commitment to you:

    • a flexible schedule at a location that is convenient for you,
    • consistent and accessible staff support,
    • ongoing guidance and education to ensure that you are comfortable with each assignment.

    Location

    On-site
    Grafton, Wisconsin, US

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