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Pet Therapy Volunteer

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lansing, MI
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    End Date:
    November 16, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    20 hours/calendar year
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    This volunteer opportunity requires onboarding to our Volunteer Services Dept and to hospice. Pet therapy dog must be certified by either Mid-Michigan Therapy Dog, Alliance, TDI or Love on a Leash.

    Description

    Your pet therapy dog (and you!) will provide comfort to hospice patients, families and staff when they visit our inpatient residence.

    Your pet therapy dog (and you!) will provide comfort to hospice patients, families and staff when they visit our inpatient residence.

    Location

    On-site
    1210 West Saginaw Street, Lansing, Michigan, US

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