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Published 10/28/25 1:18PM

PET THERAPY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOSPICE - SCHERTZ TEXAS

Elara Caring
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Marcos, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    3 - 6 - 12-month commitment 2 to 4 times a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    7
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    19+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer must have his/her own certified Therapy Dog. Handler must be able to provide dog’s health record (current DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies, and fecal tests), therapy certification and certified of liability insurance policy. 3–12-month commitment

    Description

    PET THERAPY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOSPICE - SCHERTZ TEXAS

    Make a real different in someone’s life!

    Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for

    compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to

    local hospice patients and their families.

    Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Pet Therapy volunteers (handlers with dogs only). A visit

    from a therapy dog can be so beneficial. Terminally ill patients enjoy the extra attention and

    unconditional love they feel from a four-legged companion. In order to volunteer and visit

    patients, you must have you own dog who is already certified.

    • Share your furry 4-legged friend!
    • Chat about all things PETS
    • And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care with you and your PET!

    Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week.

    The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health.

    For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-325-1451

    Location

    On-site
    San Marcos, TX, USA

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