Pet Therapy & Companion Volunteers – Tucson Hospice

Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Dependable Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers in Tucson, Arizona, to visit hospice patients with their certified therapy pets. Volunteers offer companionship, conversation, emotional support, and a caring presence, while their animals provide comfort through interaction. This is a volunteer role—not medical care—and visits are arranged with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers can contribute as little as one hour per week, with additional hours welcome. Applicants must complete hospice volunteer onboarding and orientation and respect each patient's privacy, dignity, and preferences.

Requirements

• Be a kind, compassionate person who enjoys connecting with others.
• Have a certified therapy pet; animals of any species are welcome.
• Be dependable and willing to volunteer at least one hour per week.
• Complete hospice volunteer onboarding and orientation.
• Respect patient privacy, dignity, and individual preferences.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to contribute additional volunteer hours beyond the one-hour weekly minimum.

Responsibilities

• Visit hospice patients in Tucson with a certified therapy pet.
• Provide friendly companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
• Help brighten patients' days through animal interaction.
• Offer patients a listening ear and a caring presence.
• Coordinate meaningful visits with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator.

Benefits

• Flexible commitment starting at one hour per week.
• Opportunity to share the comfort and joy of a certified therapy pet.
• Opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Become part of a compassionate hospice team.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life.

What This Job Offers

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