Certified Pet Therapy Dog Teams
ORGANIZATION: Elkhart General Hospital
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We are looking for adults age 19 and over with licensed and certified Pet Therapy Dogs to visit patients as well as meet and greet visitors in our waiting rooms and patient care areas. If you and your dog have gone through training and certification through either Pet Partners, or Therapy Dogs International, and your dog is current on all their shots and requirements, we would love to speak with you!To begin the volunteering process at Elkhart General Hospital, you will need to attend Orientation Sessions. The next available Orientation dates can be obtained by calling 574-523-2761. Some of the additional requirements to volunteer at Elkhart General Hospital are up to date inoculation records, TB test, safety quiz, filling out the application and paperwork, and a background check. Thank you for your interest in caring for others with your certified therapy dog!
More opportunities with Elkhart General Hospital
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Elkhart General Hospital
Location:
600 East Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of Beacon Health System exists to enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve. As a member of the Beacon Health System, the Volunteer Services Department at Elkhart General Hospital recruits, trains, and sustains compassionate volunteers who strive to welcome, comfort, and serve those who enter our facility.
Description
The Volunteer Services Department at Elkhart General Hospital works in partnership with the Elkhart Hospital Auxiliary, an organization that has provided both funding for special projects at the hospital, and service hour support to patients, visitors, and guests, and those in the surrounding community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
600 East BlvdElkhart, IN 46514
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 19
- 2 hours per week once onboarded
- Therapy Dog Certification from Pet Partners or Therapy Dog International (TDI), kindness, compassion