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Hartford Hospital Pet Therapy Volunteer

Hartford Hospital
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hartford, CT
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are requested to commit to one shift per week for at least one hour.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Dog and owner must have pet therapy certification and dog must have up to date veterinary documentation. Owner must have Tuberculosis test and MMR/varicella vaccine documentation at start. Seasonal flu vaccines required.

    Description

    Hartford Hospital Pet Therapy Volunteer

    Hartford Hospital is in need of pet therapy teams to provide caring and uplifting interactions with patients, visitors and staff. Teams must have a pet therapy certification to apply.

    Volunteer Services staff will work with owners to determine the best placement for volunteer shifts based on interest, availability and comfort level of the team. Options for placement include visiting admitted patients, out-patient cancer centers (Hartford, Avon or Manchester), or the Institute of Living adult, adolescent or children's programs.

    Shifts are available 7 days a week and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 8:00 p.m.

    We hope you will consider sharing your time and your canine companion at Hartford Hospital!

    Hartford Hospital is in need of pet therapy teams to provide caring and uplifting interactions with patients, visitors and staff. Teams must have a pet therapy certification to apply.

    Volunteer Services staff will work with owners to determine the best placement for volunteer shifts based on interest, availability and comfort level of the team. Options for placement include visiting admitted patients, out-patient cancer centers (Hartford, Avon or Manchester), or the Institute of Living adult, adolescent or children's programs.

    Shifts are available 7 days a week and can start as early as 7:00 a.m. and end as late as 8:00 p.m.

    We hope you will consider sharing your time and your canine companion at Hartford Hospital!

    Location

    On-site
    Hartford Hospital, 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, Connecticut, US
    80 Seymour Street

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