Pet Therapy Teams - Volunteer with Hospice
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice - Serving Delaware County & Chester County
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The mission to Compassus is to honor life and offer hope to individuals facing a life-limiting illness by supporting them and their families with compassion and dignity. Our focus is on pain management, comfort care and emotional and spiritual support.
Compassus has patients in communities throughout Delaware and Chester counties and we are looking for individuals who have an approved animal visitor (dog, cat, etc.) to visit terminally ill patients and their families to provide comfort, joy and companionship.
Pet therapy volunteers help by providing companionship and a social outlet to patients. Pet therapy handlers must produce documented evidence of annual reputable therapy pet organization membership and veterinary visits attesting to good behavior, good health and current vaccinations.
What do you receive?
- Free training time / location based on your convenience
- Free TB testing and background check
- Ongoing educational opportunities
- Social activities and events
- A sense of purpose and pride in knowing you are making a difference!
More opportunities with Compassus Hospice - Serving Delaware County & Chester County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassus Hospice - Serving Delaware County & Chester County
Location:
2 Campus Blvd, Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Compassus Hospice is to offer our hands and hearts by spending time with patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses, and to those that love them. By providing comfort and companionship, we are here to help make the most of every moment.
Description
Hospice care affirms the belief that it is important to make every moment of life as meaningful as possible, from the first days of a terminal diagnosis to the last. We offer our service with compassion, integrity and excellence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Office- 2 Campus Blvd2nd Floor610-436-1853Newtown Square, PA 19073
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 4 hours per month
- Therapy (Animal) Certifications and Vaccination record