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Published 10/8/25 3:53PM

Pet Therapy Volunteer Needed- Bring Comfort, Joy and Companionship to Hospice Patients

Athena Home Health Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Farmington, CT
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    6 Months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    ( AT NO COST TO YOU) Fingerprints, Backround Check & TB Testing

    Description

    We are currently seeking Pet Therapy Volunteers to join our compassionate hospice team. As a volunteer, you and your certified therapy dog (or approved animal) will visit patients in their care facilities to provide comfort and bring moments of peace and joy during a difficult time.

    What You'll Do:

    • Visit hospice patients with your certified therapy animal.
    • Offer emotional support and companionship through gentle interaction.
    • Work closely with our volunteer coordinator to schedule visits that work for you.

    Requirements:

    • Certified therapy animal ( Current ceritifcation required)
    • Compassionate, dependable and respectful demeanor
    • Willigness to undergo backround check, fingerprinting and TB screening ( required by hospice regulations)
    • Willigness to undergo hospice volunteer orientation and training.

    Join us in bringing peace, comfort and unconditional love to those who need it most.

    Location

    On-site
    Farmington, Connecticut, US

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