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Published 8/25/25 8:00PM

Pet Therapy, making a difference in the life of a Hospice Patient.

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Lake Charles, LA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    We work with your time and your schedule
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    You must have a certified or licensed Pet Therapy pet and complete our certification paperwork

    Description

    Pet Therapy, making a difference in the life of a Hospice Patient.

    Do you have a certified pet therapy animal that would like to bring a smile to the face of a hospice patient? If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. As a Pet Therapy hospice volunteer you are an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers. The companionship, pleasure, and over all cheering up that a pet therapy pet gives to the life and health of a hospice patient is invaluable. Making a difference in someone’s life at end-of-life, is a very wonderful and fulfilling experience.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Lake Charles, LA
    Associated Location

    Amedisys Hospice

    4017 Common Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please use link above to apply directly with Amedisys Hospice

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