Bring Comfort, Joy, and Healing—Volunteer with Your Dog at Hennepin Healthcare

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? As a Level I Trauma Center and a vital safety net for Minneapolis, Hennepin Healthcare offers a wide range of volunteer experiences that align with your personal goals and passions.

One of our most heartwarming opportunities: Pet Therapy Volunteering.

Share the happiness your dog brings you with others by volunteering as a certified therapy animal team. Your presence can offer companionship, comfort, and healing to patients, families, and staff throughout the hospital.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• • Make a real difference in people’s lives
  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive community
  • Choose a schedule that works for you—weekday or weekend mornings and afternoons available

Requirements:

• • Therapy animal teams must be certified and registered through a Hennepin Healthcare approved organization
  • Completion of the volunteer application process is required prior to placement

Interested but not certified yet?

If you have a well-mannered dog who might thrive in this role, we’re happy to guide you through the steps to get started.