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Pet Visitors
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near ROCHESTER, NY
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Commitment Details:
Visits can be one-time or on a regular basis (monthly, weekly, etc). Regular visitors preferred.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Animals, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Participation Requirements:
Background Check
Other Requirements:
Must provide pet immunization records.
Description
Pet Visitors are welcome and wanted at all ESLC communities! Pet visitors will come in with their pets for residents to spend time with. Pets that are well-mannered, patient, and like to be touched are preferred.
Qualifications
- An interest in working with seniors
- A well-mannered pet who enjoys being around people
- If not a dog, an interesting pet (turtle, snake, tarantula, guinea pig, bunny, etc) that can be an educational visitor to residents
Responsibilities
- Spend time and visit with residents
- Patience, compassion, and comfortability in working with an older population
- Teach residents about pets - share pet's name, age, and info about the species
Private Group Details:
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation
Pet Visitors are welcome and wanted at all ESLC communities! Pet visitors will come in with their pets for residents to spend time with. Pets that are well-mannered, patient, and like to be touched are preferred.
Qualifications
- An interest in working with seniors
- A well-mannered pet who enjoys being around people
- If not a dog, an interesting pet (turtle, snake, tarantula, guinea pig, bunny, etc) that can be an educational visitor to residents
Responsibilities
- Spend time and visit with residents
- Patience, compassion, and comfortability in working with an older population
- Teach residents about pets - share pet's name, age, and info about the species
Private Group Details:
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation
Location
On-site
All ESLC Communities, ROCHESTER, New York, US
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