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Published 10/1/25 12:31PM
Looking for a Volunteer interested in Pet Therapy! Location is flexible!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
2-4 hours
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
3
Cause Areas:
Animals, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Training is provided, flexible. Health documents, background check
Description
Pathways Hospice is recruiting volunteers and their pets to join our volunteer Pet Visitor Program. Does your pet love people and people love your pet? Consider sharing that love with a hospice patient! Pets must have pet therapy certification to be eligible!
Volunteers and their pets visit hospice patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in private homes. Visits times are flexible and scheduled according to the volunteer's preference and availability.
No experience is required. Online hospice training is provided through the Hospice and Homecare Network. Some health documents required for both volunteer and pet!
Location
On-site
Boston, MA, USA
Directions
many of our patients are in the boston, stoneham and westwood areas so location is flexible.
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