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32 people are interested
Care for pet therapy animals!
ORGANIZATION: Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
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32 people are interested
Our therapists are caring and compassionate . . . and sometimes have four legs and a wiggly tail!
At Parkside, animal-assisted (or pet) therapy is a unique and effective treatment tool available to all clients in our residential and inpatient programs. The animals are a much-beloved part of our organization, and we need your help to keep them happy and healthy. Our pet therapy room is currently home to the following friends: rabbits, guinea pigs, a hedgehog, turtles and tortoises, a bearded dragon, snails, and more. As a pet therapy volunteer, you are entitled to all the cuddles you want.
We are seeking volunteers to help clean cages, feed and water the animals, and wash the rugs in our pet therapy room. Ideally we will have a volunteer come once a day, though we are happy to divide the position between multiple people. We just ask that you commit to a regular schedule. This opportunity is perfect for veterinary students or just someone who loves animals!
Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic is a private, not-for-profit 71-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic, specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Our skilled, caring staff help many children, adolescents and adults suffering with all kinds of mental health or substance abuse issues. Each year, we serve nearly 2,000 adults and children in our inpatient and residential programs and maintain an active caseload of 800 outpatients.
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About Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic
Location:
1620 E 12TH ST, TULSA, OK 74120, US
Mission Statement
To provide outstanding mental health and support services.
Description
Parkside was founded in 1959 by Herman P. Taubman and other concerned community leaders with a vision for comprehensive mental health care delivered with excellence and compassion. Initially only outpatient services were offered. In 1971 and in response to the needs of the community, Parkside opened its own hospital. In 2002, a little more than 30 years later, Parkside opened its first residential treatment program for adolescents. In 2004, acute, hospital-based services were made available to adolescents. An expansion of Parkside's residential treatment program for adolescents was completed in 2007. In 2008, Parkside expanded its services again by opening a children's residential treatment program. In 2011, Parkside opened children's acute hospital services expanding the ages served for inpatient treatment to as young as six.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1620 E. 12th StreetTulsa, OK 74120
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2017
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- minimum 1-2 hours once a week, up to 1-2 hours/day