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Published 1 month ago

Pet Therapy Volunteers for Bucks County, PA

Hospice Compassus
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Holland, PA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    ongoing
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    initial tuberculosis will be required, program site will pay the cost

    Description

    We are recruiting for certified pet therapy volunteers, and cats to bringsmiles to our patients ! The pet therapy volunteer can brighten the day of so many patients, and their family members. The volunteer pet therapy team is required to have their animal certified. The volunteer coordinator can assist the volunteer in finding certification programs.

    Hospice Compassus provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The volunteer provides the talent, compassion, and time. The patient assignments are made according to the volunteer's time, and location. The patient may reside either in residence or long-term care facility.

    Please contact Kathleen OConnor (215 557 7300) our volunteer who will be able to provide additional information, or answer any questions.

    Location

    On-site
    Holland, Pennsylvania, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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