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Published 11/18/25 1:23AM

A visit with your pet makes a "Dog-Gone" difference- VITAS Healthcare- De Soto, MO 63020

VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near De Soto, MO
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours a week or month, flexible scheduling
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Dogs must have up to date health/vaccine records and be at least one year of age. Pets do not have to be certified therapy animals but need basic obedience training.

    Description

    A visit with your pet makes a "Dog-Gone" difference- VITAS Healthcare- De Soto, MO 63020

    VITAS Healthcare is looking for dog owners to help out as Paw Pals Volunteers. VITAS Paw Pals volunteers visit hospice patients residing at nursing homes and long term care facilities in DeSoto, MO to bring joy and comfort at the end of life. By visiting with your dog as a VITAS Paw Pal Volunteer, you can bring back memories, encourage activity and provide unconditional love to VITAS patients. Your visits leave behind memories of you and your pet, and rekindle thoughts of other pets. All kinds of pets are invited to join VITAS’ Paw Pals Program (dogs are especially welcome). Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. We provide comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteers. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability.

    Paw Pal Dogs must be well-groomed, well- behaved, at least one- year old, and have up-to-date health/vaccine records. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at

    Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com

    Watch our video to learn more: VITAS Paw Pal Volunteers

    Location

    On-site
    3260 Baisch Dr, De Soto, MO 63020, USA

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