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Published 26 days ago

Therapy dog visits for hospice patients

Capital City Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 hours weekly, as your schedule allows
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Fingerprinting, TB & drug screening, background check (at Capital City's expense). Veterinarian records & certification for therapy dog.

    Description

    Therapy dog visits for hospice patients

    Therapy dogs make the day special for our patients!

    Capital City Hospice invites you and your certified therapy dog (we have information about getting your dog registered/certified) to bring smiles to our patients. We serve patients throughout Central Ohio and know how much they enjoy visits from volunteers and their furry friends!

    Volunteers may choose the patients (throughout Central Ohio) they visit as well the day(s) and time(s) to visit.

    Please email (cch-vc@addus.com) or call (614-441-9300) for more information.

    We look forward to meeting you!

    Location

    On-site

    Capital City Hospice

    2800 Corporate Exchange Dr., Ste. 170, Columbus, Ohio, US
    Ste. 170
    Directions

    Patients reside in assisted living and long-term care facilities as well as their own homes. Volunteers may choose the patients they visit and a visit schedule convenient for them and the patients.

    You and your dog can make brighten a patient's day!

    Join our team!

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Please click application for the Capital City Hospice information and requirements for volunteers. Your portal will appear through Better Impact where you can sign up for an upcoming orientation and see opportunities to support our patients.

    Thanks in advance for making a difference to our patients!

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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