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Share a Purrfect Moment: Cat Visits with Seniors!

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ORGANIZATION: Lyngblomsten Care Center

  • 59 people are interested

Do you have a friendly feline friend who loves attention? Share the joy of cat companionship with residents at Lyngblomsten! We're looking for volunteers with gentle, well-behaved cats to bring smiles and purrs to our senior community.

What You'll Do:

  • Brighten the day of seniors through cuddles, playtime, and gentle interaction with your cat.
  • Build meaningful connections through conversation and a shared love of animals.
  • Experience the rewarding feeling of giving back to your community.

Your Cat:

  • At least one year old and up-to-date on vaccinations.
  • Comfortable and well-behaved around people and wheelchairs.

You:

  • Friendly and patient with a compassionate heart.

Time Commitment:

Flexible! Even one visit a week can make a big difference.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Contact Melanie in Volunteer Services at mjagolino@lyngblomsten.org to learn more. New volunteers will attend an orientation and complete a required Department of Human Services background study with fingerprinting.

Apply Here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736

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About Lyngblomsten Care Center

Location:

1415 Almond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108, US

Mission Statement

Influenced by Christ, Lyngblomsten provides a ministry of compassionate care and innovative services to older adults in order to preserve and enhance their quality of life.

Description

Lyngblomsten provides compassionate care to older adults through residential and community services. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed to explore over 100 unique and varied opportunities. While short-term options may be available periodically, we encourage longer-term commitments given the exceptional level of orientation, training and on-going education Lyngblomsten provides in support of its volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Animals, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1415 Almond AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55108

(44.97978,-93.1607)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Animal Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible; we can work with your schedule.
  • Dept of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (state requirement for working with vulnerable individuals)

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