Pet Pal volunteers bring their furry best friend to visit hospice patients in private homes or nursing and assisted living facilities. Provide pet companionship to people who may no longer be able to care for pets. Pets (and volunteers) need to be comfortable with new environments, crowds, and loud noises.
Pets can include:
Dogs
Cats
Other small, well-trained animals (please inquire)
ALL volunteers must:
complete a volunteer application & training
pass a background check
have a valid driver's license
ALL pets MUST be up to date on their shots. You will be asked to provide shot records. Therapy, emotional support, and service animals are welcome!
If you are interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Cooley. scooley@oklahomahc.com 405-418-2659
8241 S Walker Ave, Ste 204, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, US
Mission Statement
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is a community based hospice care organization dedicated to hospice care and focused on meeting or exceeding our patients’ individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs, while making each remaining moment as meaningful as possible.
Description
Possible Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care hospice volunteer opportunities include:
Activity Volunteers - Provide assistance to patients with activities (i.e., play games, afternoon tea, reading, knitting).
Direct Patient Care Volunteers - Trained volunteers visit or telephone patients and families at home, in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or inpatient units.
Hair Care Volunteers - Trained patient-care volunteers provide haircuts, shampoos and styling to patients and families. The hair care volunteers must have a current cosmetology license.
Pet Volunteers - Screened and trained pets and their volunteer handlers visit patients and provide socialization, comfort, and more.
Music Volunteers - Trained patient care volunteers provide support to the patient and family by singing or playing a musical instrument.
Photography Volunteers - These volunteers provide comfort and support by taking professional pictures of patients and families. The photography volunteer will provide a picture CD to families.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
8241 S Walker AveSte 204Oklahoma City, OK73139
(35.38383,-97.52312)
SKILLS
Animal Therapy
Healthcare
Hospice Care
Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Orientation or Training
Time commitment is dependent on the volunteer. 1-2 hours every week to every other week is ideal. But we are flexible!
