- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Pet visitation volunteers - bring a smile! West Polk
ORGANIZATION: Good Shepherd Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
18 people are interested
Animals have wonderful healing abilities and spread cheer wherever they go! Volunteers with certified pets are needed to bring a special kind of love into a patient's life.
Volunteers provide visits with their pet to hospice patients in Lakeland who live at home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities or our beautiful hospice house.
Pet certification by a recognized therapy pet group is required as well as proof of vet check within one year. If you have a pet that loves people, is gentle and well-behaved, contact us! Volunteers receive complimentary, comprehensive training before being matched with patients. No previous experience in the medical field is necessary. Days and times are flexible and every role is valued.
More opportunities with Good Shepherd Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Good Shepherd Hospice
Location:
3450 Lakeland Hills Bvld, Lakeland, FL 33805, US
Mission Statement
Good Shepherd Hospice strives to provide quality palliative care and relieve the suffering of those in our communities affected by life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life issues, maintaining the highest ethical standards, so all may live as fully and comfortably as possible.
Description
Hospice care allows those no longer seeking curative treatment to die in comfort and peace, and in control of their surroundings, with supportive care extending to the entire family network. Good Shepherd Hospice provides care to almost half of all those who die in our communities, serving Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. Care is based on medical need without regard to race, age, ability to pay, creed, gender, lifestyle, or illness. As a non-profit organization, we are able to provide charitable care through generous donations and the special care that our volunteers provide.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3450 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Pet Certification and current vet check