Canine Love for Hospice Patients!

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care

Image_202112011331

There is no equivalent to the love of a dog...and our hospice patients would be delighted to receive that love! We are seeking certified therapy dogs (and their humans) to provide joy and comfort for our hospice patients.

End of life patients are often unable to live with their pets in their final days. We are seeking individuals who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers, and who own certified therapy dogs (fully vaccinated) to provide essential comfort to our patients, all of whom are within 6 months of dying.

If you and your pet are interested in bringing joy to others, we would love to hear from you. Pets should be certified through:

-Canine Companions for Independence -Therapy Dogs International -American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certification
Volunteer/dog pairs needed throughout Kitsap County!

Apply: https://www.vmfh.org/our-services/hospice-palliative-care-grief-services/hospice-care/become-a-volunteer

30 More opportunities with Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care

Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities

About Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care

Location:

2901 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466, US

Mission Statement

To affirm life. To ask people how they want to live their final days. To provide quality Hospice services in a timely manner to all who qualify regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background or ability to pay. To enhance the care of all dying in the community by education and example.

Description

Franciscan Hospice exists in the hope and belief that through appropriate care, and promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, patients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Animals, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Silverdale, WA 98383

(47.6651,-122.708)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Therapy
  • Hospice Care
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Up to 4 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months.
  • Application, Orientation, and Training (for the human); Certification as a Therapy Dog (for the dog)

Report this opportunity