Therapy Animal for hospice organization

Unpaid Therapy Animal Volunteer- Brunswick, Ohio

Our primary goal is to make sure that the end-of-life experience is as comfortable and peaceful as possible. Beyond alleviating pain and symptoms, we emphasize emotional health and a harmonious mindset. Likewise, we address the spiritual and social needs of family members both during and after the end-of-life period. Our Harmony Volunteers are an essential part of that mission, providing support in a variety of ways.

Harmony Hospice is currently searching for a dedicated volunteer therapy animal and their person to bring compassionate support to hospice patients and their families in private homes, long term care facilities, and at events in the Brunswick area.

Qualifications

· Therapy animals are required to be licensed with an appropriate therapy organization (i.e. Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International, etc.) and be up to date on their vaccinations.

· Human volunteers will go through an onboarding and orientation process that will familiarize you with hospice and set you up for success. No experience with hospice required.

• Availability of time and skills that pertain to the volunteer activity
• Ability to communicate well and work independently.

Time commitment

This volunteer position is flexbile bassed on our volunteer's availabiltiy and desired time commitment.