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7 people are interested
No One Should Die Alone - Pet Volunteer Program for Hospice Patients!
ORGANIZATION: Silverado Hospice of Austin
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7 people are interested
Silverado Hospice is looking for pet therapy dogs and their wonderful owners to join our team. Pets must be certified as a pet therapy animal through the Delta Society, Therapy Dogs International, PAWS, Lend a Paw Program or any organization of this caliber who tests and certifies animals for pet therapy. You will be asked to provide proof that your animal has liability insurance and is up to date on vaccinations.
Our patient's are terminally ill and in their final stages of life. As a Hospice Volunteer you will be visiting patients in their own homes and at nursing facilities. You'll be assigned to a patient as close to your home as possible. Volunteers visit days and hours are flexible. We need volunteers who will bring their Therapy dogs along with them to their hospice visits. Volunteers and their dogs will sit with patients, read to them, hold their hand, and listen to their stories. Pet therapy dogs are great at interacting with Hospice patients and provide much needed comfort and unconditional love.
Requirements/Skills
In addition to having your dog certified, volunteers will need to complete Silverado Hospice’s volunteer training. Pets are welcome to attend with you.
- Dogs/Handlers must be registered or certified with one of the national therapy dog registries (Delta Society, PAWS, Therapy Dogs International, Therapy Dogs Incorporated) and hold the traditional pet therapy certification. Proof of current certification will be maintained in Volunteer File.
- Dogs/Handlers must provide proof ofliability insurance through their certifying organization
- Dogs/Handlers must provide proof ofcurrent vaccinations. Including Rabies and Distemper Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Par Influenza (DHPP).
- Dog/Handlers must attend an obedience/temperament interview with Volunteer Manager
- Handlers must be 18 years or older
- Must complete Volunteer training
- Must have a Tuberculosis and Drug test. (Free of charge)
- Background clearance (Free of charge)
- 6 month commitment
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About Silverado Hospice of Austin
Location:
1701 Directors Boulevard, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78744, US
Mission Statement
Silverado Hospice's mission is to affirm the cycle of life by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life. The Silverado standard is to care compassionately for patients and their families and to empower those we serve to have quality of life options that afford them comfort and dignity.
Description
Hospice volunteers are ordinary people of all ages with extraordinary love and a common bond; the concern for others. Our volunteers are an integral part of our Circle of Care team, meeting patient and family needs in many different ways including:
- Providing companionship and socialization
- Providing needed non-medical services, letter writing, running errands and assisting with family needs
- Providing office support for direct patient care activities
Silverado Hospice patients and families experience L.I.F.E. ( Love, Innovation, Family and Engagement ) through our special hospice programs. Turn a few hours a week into priceless moments for hospice patients and families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Silverado Hospice - AustinFacilities and Homes Throughout AustinAustin, TX 78744
DATE POSTED
February 22, 2019
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 month commitment
- TB Test and Drug Screen