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9 people are interested
Provide Pet Therapy to Isolated Seniors
ORGANIZATION: RSVP FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY
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9 people are interested
Volunteer today with Pets on Wheels to help raise the quality of life for isolated residents and seniors of facilities in Baltimore County, Maryland by providing pet therapy. Through a partnership with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Baltimore County and Pets on Wheels, senior volunteers, aged 55 or older, are now being recruited to provide pet therapy to seniors in need across the Baltimore region.
Prospecitve volunteers do not need to currently own a therapy animal as classes and trainings for pets are provided by Pets on Wheels free of charge. All prospective therapy animals are subjected to a temperment check and vet check by licenced veternarians.
The duties and responsibilitys of RSVP volunteers with Pets on Wheels include:
- Prepare your pet for regular visits by grooming and exercising adequately
- Visit with your pet at your assigned facility on a regular basis
- Clean up after your pet, as needed
- Record your visits
- Contact facility staff as well as Pets on Wheels County Coordinator if there are any problems during the visits.
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About RSVP FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY
Location:
611 Central Ave, Suite 314, Towson, MD 21204, US
Mission Statement
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Baltimore County provides opportunities for seniors, aged 55 and older, to make a difference by volunteering with partnering non-profits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to make an impact in their communities.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
RSVP volunteers make a difference by assisting students in classrooms and afterschool, serving in food pantries, supervising and promoting the planting of trees and cleaning of streams, leading students on nature field trips, visiting homebound seniors, preparing taxes during tax season, counseling Medicare recipients, researching Medicare Part D prescription plans during the six week fall open enrollment period, preforming internet job searches and completing on-line job descriptions, performing home repairs, advocating for a foster care child, teaching nursing home residents about their rights, encouraging dementia residents to socialize and join in activities, assisting neighbors during disasters, leading senior center classes, or knitting blankets for sick children.
RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of the prospective volunteer with the opportunities. RSVP offers supplemental insurance while on duty and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed as well as additional benefits and training opportunities available to each volunteer. For more information on how you can get started, please contact us today!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
611 Central AvenueTowson, MD 21204
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Prospective volunteers will be subjected to a criminal history background check.