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Published 12/29/25 11:34AM

🐾 Pet Therapy Volunteer Needed

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Diego, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    🐾 Pet Therapy Volunteer Needed

    Share the unconditional love of your certified therapy animal!

    Do you have a certified pet therapy animal who loves people and brings joy wherever they go? We’re looking for caring volunteers to join our Pet Therapy Program and brighten the days of individuals who need comfort, companionship, and emotional support.

    🐶 What You’ll Do

    • Visit patients, residents, or community members with your certified therapy animal
    • Offer companionship, comfort, and uplifting interaction
    • Create meaningful moments for individuals facing illness, loneliness, or isolation
    • Provide short, friendly visits that bring smiles and emotional ease

    💛 What We’re Looking For

    • A certified therapy animal through a recognized therapy-animal organization (e.g., Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Pet Partners, AKC Therapy Dog Program, etc.)
    • A friendly, gentle, well-mannered pet who enjoys meeting people
    • A compassionate, reliable handler
    • Ability to complete volunteer training, background checks, and any required health screenings for your pet

    🌼 Why Volunteer?

    • Flexible schedule based on your availability
    • Make a real, heartwarming difference in someone’s day
    • Bring comfort, joy, and emotional support simply by showing up
    • Strengthen the bond between you and your pet
    • Join a supportive and kind-hearted volunteer team

    Location

    On-site
    3333 Camino del Rio South, Suite 400, San Diego, California, US
    Suite 400

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