-
3 people are interested
Animal Therapy
ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
3 people are interested
Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.
Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Pet Therapy volunteers (handlers with dogs only). A visit from a therapy dog can be so beneficial. Terminally ill patients enjoy the extra attention and unconditional love they feel from a four-legged companion. In order to volunteer and visit patients, you must have your own dog who is already certified through Therapy Dogs International, West Michigan Therapy Dogs, or Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
Volunteers much have his/her own certified Therapy dogs. The handler must be able to provide the dog’s health record (current DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies, and fecal tests), therapy certification, and a certified liability insurance policy.
Hours are flexible weekdays, evenings, and weekends. We typically ask for 1-2 hours per week.
For information contact Andrea Wood- awood@elara.com
74 More opportunities with Elara Caring
Opportunities
About Elara Caring
Location:
630 Kenmoor, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, US
Mission Statement
Elara Caring Hospice encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness. We promote dignity and emphasize quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with the ones they love. Right time, Right place, Right Hospice.
Description
Time is our most precious gift. Share your gift with a Hospice patient.
Time is limited, yet of eternal value. What makes it so is how you use it and to whom you give it. Share your gift of time with a patient on their end-of-life journey. No special skills are necessary, just a listening ear and an open heart. It will be some of the most rewarding time you’ll ever spend.
Elara Caring Hospice is currently looking for Volunteers: Companion Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Veteran Volunteers, Office Volunteers, and Crafting Volunteers. We have patients in need in outlying areas as well as the Grand Rapids Area. These areas include Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Wayland/ Hastings, Greenville, Rockford, Holland, and Saugatuck/Douglas.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Lamont, MI 49430
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Animal Therapy
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Hours are flexible. Typically we ask that you offer 1-2 hours per week
- Certified Therapy Dog. A Background check, fingerprinting, TB Test, Weekly COVID testing … All paid for by Elara Caring.