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Looking for something fun to do with your loveable dog while giving back?

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ORGANIZATION: Scripps Health

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Scripps Health offers a very special program led by our four-legged therapists -- our canine therapy program. Your dog can contribute to a patient’s quality of life because they provide a sense of peace and purpose. Our canine therapy program uses certified canine therapy dogs to visit and comfort our patients.

Canine therapy volunteers are needed at all the Scripps Hospitals. Most dog breeds and sizes are welcome to volunteer! Dogs must have a Canine Good Citizen certification. Once you contact us, we will work you to determine the Scripps Hospital location that is best for you. Please visit our website: www.Scripps.org


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About Scripps Health

Location:

9888 Genesee Aveue, La Jolla, SAN DIEGO, CA 92037, US

Mission Statement

Volunteers are always needed at Scripps Health. We are recruiting for volunteers to for many of our sites. The most rewarding reason to volunteer cannot be measured. As a volunteer, you gain valuable experience, learn new skills, make friends and meet others who share the same values and interests. Our volunteers’ efforts are appreciated by staff, physicians, patients and their families and enhance the overall level of care we provide.

Description

Scripps Health volunteers touch the lives in many ways. Volunteers greet patients and visitors, assist patients at their bedside, support patient’s family members in the waiting rooms, and assist staff members in clinical areas. Our volunteers give thousands of hours of service each year in many different ways.

Volunteers must be willing to make a commitment to volunteering at least one shift a week. Scripps Health volunteers include high school and college students, homemakers, part-time workers, retired persons and seniors. Volunteers may have unique opportunities to work in the emergency department, intensive care unit, or surgery.

Volunteer training

After an initial interview and health screening, volunteers are assigned to an area of their choice and attend a site orientation. We offer training programs and continuing education to help volunteers remain efficient and effective.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Health & Medicine
Animals, Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations San Diego, CA 92131

(32.92606,-117.09293)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Therapy
  • Healthcare
  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 months and 100 hours/1 shift a week
  • Dogs must be 1 year old and have a Canine Good Citizen Cert. Volunteers must have a COVID-19 vaccination.

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