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9 people are interested
The Healing Power of Presence: Hospice Therapy Dogs Needed for Hugs and Solace
ORGANIZATION: SSM Health at Home St. Louis Hospice
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9 people are interested
SSM Health at Home couldn’t provide the exceptional hospice care that we do without our human and canine volunteers. Volunteers make meaningful contributions to the lives of our patients and caregivers as well as our hospice team. Bring your certified pet therapy furry friend on visits with hospice patients in homes and nursing facilities throughout the St. Louis area:
- Provide companionship and comfort to the patient and/or family
- Give caregivers an opportunity to run errands, make doctors' appointments or get some exercise while staying with the patient in his/her home (2+ hours per visit).
- Support the patient's family after the loss of the loved one by visiting with family members during their period of bereavement.
Contact Sharon Christopher, Volunteer Coordinator with SSM Health at Home St. Louis Hospice, at 314.989.2858.
Schedules are flexible -- evening and weekend visits are available as well as visiting during the week!
More opportunities with SSM Health at Home St. Louis Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SSM Health at Home St. Louis Hospice
Location:
1187 Corporate Lake, Suite 200, Creve Coeur, MO 63132, US
Mission Statement
Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.
Description
Our hospice team understands the special skills needed to care for people with a terminal illness and to provide comfort and guidance to caregivers, family and friends. SSM Health at Home hospice services emphasize preserving dignity and improving quality of life through symptom management -- which includes relief from emotional, spiritual and physical pain.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
St. LouisSt. Louis, MO 63132
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Very flexible schedule; 1x - 4x pet therapy visits per month based on your availability.
- Pet Owning Volunteer Requirements: TB Screening / Blood Draw, Influenza Vaccine, COVID-19 Vaccine, In-Person Training. Pet must be a pet therapy animal (trained and certified) and current on all vaccinations.