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Pet Therapy Volunteer – Share the Healing Power of Your Pet
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Description
Bring smiles, comfort, and companionship, one visit at a time!
A wagging tail, a gentle nuzzles, or a quiet moment with a friendly pet can bring comfort in ways words sometimes cannot.
At Medcare Hospice, our Pet Therapy Volunteers help brighten the lives of patients facing serious illness by sharing the unconditional love and calming presence of their certified therapy animals.
Whether it's sparking a smile, easing feelings of loneliness, or creating a moment of joy, every visit makes a lasting impact.
If you and your therapy pet enjoy connecting with people and making a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our volunteer team.
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Pet Requirements
To help ensure the safety and comfort of everyone involved, therapy animals should:
- Be certified through a recognized therapy animal organization
- Be friendly, calm, and comfortable around new people
- Be up to date on vaccinations and veterinary care
- Be well-groomed and clean before each visit
- Follow handler commands consistently
Documentation may be requested during the onboarding process.
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Why Volunteer with Medcare Hospice?
Sharing your therapy pet is one of the most meaningful gifts you can offer.
As a Pet Therapy Volunteer, you'll enjoy:
- Flexible scheduling
- Comprehensive volunteer orientation
- Community service hours
- Meaningful interactions with patients and families
- A welcoming and supportive volunteer team
- The opportunity to improve patients' emotional well-being
- A rewarding experience for both you and your therapy animal
Every visit creates moments of comfort, connection, and joy.
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Who Can Apply?
We're looking for compassionate volunteers who:
- ❤️ Enjoy helping others
- ❤️ Have excellent communication skills
- ❤️ Are dependable and respectful
- ❤️ Have a calm, friendly temperament
- ❤️ Own a certified therapy dog (or other approved therapy animal)
- ❤️ Are willing to complete volunteer orientation
If your therapy pet loves meeting new people and brings comfort wherever they go, this opportunity may be a perfect fit.
Location
Patient home, ALF, and other facilities.
Suite 525
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What Happens Next?
Getting started is simple:
- Submit your application.
- Meet with our Volunteer Services Coordinator.
- Complete the onboarding process and background check.
- Provide your therapy animal's certification and vaccination records.
- Attend volunteer orientation.
- Begin bringing comfort and joy to patients through pet therapy visits.
Join Our Pet Therapy Volunteer Team
Sometimes the smallest paw prints leave the biggest impact.
Together, you and your therapy pet can bring comfort, reduce loneliness, and create meaningful moments for patients and families when they need them most.
If you believe in the healing power of animals and want to make a lasting difference in your community, apply today and become part of the Medcare Hospice Volunteer Team.
