Pet Therapy Volunteers Needed

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Job Title: Pet Therapy

Purpose: The Pet Therapy volunteer helps serve Novant Health Hospice by visiting with patients on the Harris Hospice Unit, Matthews Medical Center Unit, or in patient’s homes by request. Volunteers working in this capacity bring their certified pet therapy animal to the unit on a regular basis to visit with families and patient. The Pet Therapy volunteer represents the agency to all guests of Novant Health Hospice.

Location: The Pet Therapy Volunteer works at the Harris Hospice Unit at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, or Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, or Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Volunteers may be asked to visit patient’s homes upon request.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make regular Pet Therapy Visits to your assigned area
• Make sure your pet is TDI certified
• Keep up all pet certifications
• Keep pet up-to-date on shots, and grooming regimen
• Provide pet and human companionship to patient and/or patients family
• Complete the pet shadow program in collaboration with Presbyterian Medical Center
• Works closely with Volunteer Coordinator on assignments/ needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to Novant Health Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

The Length of Appointment: The Pet Therapy Volunteer serves one day per week for one to two hours.

Time Commitment: One Year

Special Requirements: Mature, dependable and caring individual who has the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with visitors and staff; must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information. Problem-solving ability, care, compassion, works well with different personalities. Pets must be TDI certified, and kept on a flea and tick regimen.

Support: Training for this position will be provided. Also, the Volunteer Coordinator will be available for questions and assistance.

Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Other categories you might want to include in a volunteer position description are:

• Valid Drivers License required
• Development opportunities, such as training and promotion to other positions.
• Background and Health screening required.
• Benefits, such as a certificate of service, free parking, or volunteer appreciation event.