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Published 10/15/25 2:47PM

Pet Therapy

Compassus Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near West Chester, PA
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Flexible schedule! Weekend, weekday or night visit. We ask for a 1 year commitment of just 1 hour per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Animal must be certified as a therapy animal by a pet therapy organization such as Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Therapy Dogs International, or another recognized group. We'll provide tips for getting certified.

    Description

    Pet Therapy

    We are seeking canine friends and their owners to share their companionship with our hospice patients. Pet therapy is a proven smile-maker! We love to see the joy on our patients faces when they see a four-legged friend prance down the hall into their room for a visit. Pets help patients shed anxiety, fear, and loneliness. Pets can increase socialization, even for the most stubbornly isolated patient, or decrease feelings of depression. You know how great your dog makes you feel - share that joy with others too!

    If you are interested in sharing smiles, please contact us now!

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    Location

    On-site
    West Chester, Pennsylvania, US

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