Hospice Animal Assisted Therapy -- Furry Friends Providing Comfort

Join our volunteer community! Animal Assisted Therapy Teams Needed.

EvergreenHealth Hospice is one of the few remaining not-for-profit Hospice services in the region. We support patients and their families all over King and Snohomish counties. We rely on caring neighbors to support our community.

Hospice Animal Assisted Therapy teams provide unconditional love and support to our patients, families and staff. Many of the patients you will see are missing their own animal and are delighted by the surprise of a visiting therapy dog team.

All volunteers complete a comprehensive Hospice Core Training and specialized position training.

Animal Assisted Therapy teams receive training on how to navigate the hospice environment, how to enter patient rooms, and how to support patients and families throughout the visit. Teams are supported by both our Volunteer Coordinators and our Bereavement Coordinators, if needed.

Ongoing hospice education, support meetings, and friendly volunteer gatherings are offered throughout the year.

If you would like to support your community, please visit our website for more information and to apply:

https://www.evergreenhealth.com/about-us/volunteer/volunteering-kirkland/animal-assisted-therapy/

https://www.evergreenhealth.com/about-us/volunteer/volunteering-kirkland/hospice-volunteer-services/