Volunteer With Your Pet – AccentCare Hospice (In-Person)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Location: Orange County, CA

Commitment: Flexible, weekly or biweekly visits

AccentCare Hospice is looking for caring volunteers and their certified therapy pets to bring comfort, companionship, and joy to our patients. If your pet has a gentle temperament and loves people, this is a beautiful way to make a meaningful impact together.

What You’ll Do:

• • Visit hospice patients with your therapy-certified dog or other approved therapy animal
  • Provide comfort, stress relief, and emotional support through gentle interaction
  • Build heartfelt connections with patients, families, and care teams
  • Bring warmth and happiness to those who may be isolated or lonely

Ideal For Volunteers Who:

• • Have a certified therapy pet (or are in the process of certification)
  • Enjoy connecting with people through their animal’s presence
  • Want to offer comfort in a calm, supportive, and compassionate way
  • Are reliable, patient, and comfortable in hospice environments

Requirements:

• • Pet must be a certified therapy animal through a recognized organization
  • Background check, TB test, and volunteer training required
  • Reliable transportation for in-person visits

Share the healing power of animals. Your pet’s companionship can bring light, love, and peace to those who need it most.