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Published 3/10/26 8:59AM

Pet Therapy Volunteers

Sanctuary Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Brecksville, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 10, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Testing, Background Check & Drug Screening, Pet Therapy Certification. Ohio Dog License & Shot/VET records

    Description

    Pet Therapy Volunteers

    The comfort of a dog's wagging tail is the best medicine for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia related illnesses. Looking for four legged volunteers to make friendly pet therapy visits with hospice patients in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Trumbull and Stark and Summit Counties. Humans required to complete volunteer application, background check, TB and training-provided FREE of charge. Canines required to provide dog's license, shot records and Pet Partners or TDI certification. Contact Laura Brindza, Volunteer Program Manager for details LauraBrindza@sanctuaryhospiceOH.com OR call 216.520.4080

    Location

    On-site

    The Oaks of Brecksville

    8757 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, USA
    Directions

    Sanctuary has residents at this facility (Contact us to start volunteering) laurabrindza@sanctuaryhospiceoh.com

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Pet must be pet therapy certified, vaccinated and have current dog license, if your pet is NOT certified-give us a call and we will connect you with a pet therapy company to get started. (Training provided for hospice volunteering)

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