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Published 8/7/25 8:00PM

Calling Pet Therapy Dogs and Your 2-Legged Companions!!

Elara Caring
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Newburyport, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1 - 2 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    You need to be at least 18, canines can be any age! Copy of Therapy Certification, Vet records of most recent vaccines. Record the time, date & type of activity on Elara time sheets. Brief note about your visit so the VC can update the family.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Elara Caring Hospice, Newburyport, Ma.

    Calling Pet Therapy Dogs!

    Do you have a registered pet therapy dog and want to brighten someone's day? Elara Caring Hospice in Newburyport, MA is looking for caring volunteers and their certified therapy dogs to visit patients living with a terminal illness in Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties. Visits take place in homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Training provided. Hours flexible (weekdays, weekends, evenings, etc.). COVID-19 restrictions upheld per CDC guidelines and facility requirements.

    For more information, please contact Lisa Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (603)819-6155 or email lhanson@elara.com.

    I look forward to hearing from you and your tail-wagging partner!

    Lisa

    Location

    On-site
    222 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, US

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