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Published 4 months ago
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Friendly Pet Visitor PET CUDDLES TO REDUCE ANXIETY
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
Details
Commitment Details:
Minimum 1 visit per month for at least 6 months
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Animals, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Health & safety screenings for volunteer and pet
Description
Job Title: Friendly Pet Visitor
Purpose: Spending time with a pet can reduce anxiety and increase feelings of comfort and wellbeing. Friendly pet visitors will provide these benefits to patients by sitting together quietly, enjoying pet cuddles, and/or playing with pet toys.
Location: Various locations in the Columbus, OH metro area
Key Responsibilities:
- Visit patients in their homes or facilities
- Ensure pet and patient safety at all times
- Demonstrate clear control over animal behavior in calm, positive manner
- Provide casual conversation with patients and caregivers
- Politely guide others on how to interact with your animal
Time Commitment: Once a month (min.), 1 hour shifts, for a minimum of 6 months plus 4-6 hours of hospice volunteer training and annual online inservices.
Requirements:
- Dogs need not be certified therapy dogs, but must attend a meet-and-greet with hospice staff
- Up-to-date veterinary records
- Kindness, patience, organization
Support: Training for this position will be provided.
Age Requirement: None
Dress Code: Casual. Dogs must be leashed.
Location
On-site
Greater Columbus Metro Area, Columbus, Ohio, US
