Pet Therapy Volunteer for hospice organization
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Therapy animals must be licensed with an appropriate therapy organization (e.g., Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International).
- Therapy animals must be up to date on their vaccinations.
- Human volunteers will go through an onboarding and orientation process.
- Ability to communicate well and work independently.
Nice To Haves
- No experience with hospice required.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate support to hospice patients and their families with a therapy animal.
- Visit patients in private homes, long term care facilities, and at events.
- Alleviate pain and symptoms, and emphasize emotional health and a harmonious mindset.
- Address the spiritual and social needs of family members.
Benefits
- Flexible time commitment based on volunteer availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
