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Published 1/2/26 9:24AM

Pet Visitation Volunteers

Empath Health Volunteer Engagement
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lakeland, FL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    9
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Pet must be certified or we will arrange for an evaluation.

    Description

    Provide friendly visits to those who are in nursing facilities, assisted living faciltities are are homebound with certified pet therapy animals. If you are not currently certified we can provide steps to do so. Thorough training is provided. Volunteers needed throughout all of Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties.

    Location

    On-site

    Polk County, FL

    Lakeland, FL, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Volunteers will receive a personal call to talk about their interests and then receive application paperwork. Background screening is required.

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