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Have a calm, friendly dog? Consider becoming a pet therapy team!
ORGANIZATION: Chapters Health System (Hospice)
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If you have a friendly, calm dog, you are halfway to becoming a registered pet therapy team! All breeds and sizes of dogs can become therapy dogs and bring puppy love to the elderly. Get that tail wagging and join us at Good Shepherd Hospice as a volunteer.
We can help you to connect with current pet therapy teams as well as pet therapy behavioral testing so you and your dog can learn more about becoming a registered pet therapy team. (Dogs must be current on all vaccinations and should be able to follow basic obedience instructions.) Volunteers must have their COVID vaccinations. Visiting is flexible- go once a week, once a month or more!
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About Chapters Health System (Hospice)
Location:
2445 Lane Park Road, Southridge Office, Tavares, FL 32778, US
Mission Statement
Chapters Health System mission is simple: Delivering extraordinary care to every person we touch in every community we serve. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the seven Central Florida counties we serve: Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Sumter, and now in Cobb County, Georgia. If you live in a neighboring county, you can still volunteer. However, all of your volunteer activities will take place in one of our seven counties, typically the one closest to you. PLEASE NOTE: Even if you are interested in several different volunteer roles within our organization, you only need to click on one opportunity during this process. You will have a chance to discuss ALL of your areas of interest during your volunteer training. Thanks!
Description
Chapters Health System volunteers are a vital part of our entire organization, and play an active role in helping to provide the many special comfort and support services that distinguish Chapters Health System.
Our volunteers are special, but not out of the ordinary. They are regular people just like you. They use common sense and understanding. They do not need a medical background. They listen. They care. Volunteers help make a patient's life more fulfilling and satisfying by giving their time, understanding, and support and asking nothing in return. They also provide support to caregivers who are often with the patient 24/7 and may need a much needed break. If direct care is not for you, you can assist with administrative tasks at our office locations, and help out with events and community outreach. Any Chapters Health System volunteer will tell you that they feel they receive more from their experience than they give.
PLEASE NOTE: All volunteers are required to go through a training class with additional training required for some positions. For this reason, becoming a Chapters Health System volunteer is typically not appropriate for court related community service hours or other short-term requests. Ideally, our volunteers commit to at least one year with us.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1110 Hammock RoadGood Shepherd Hospice HouseSebring, FL 33870
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Visit one a week, once a month or more!
- Our pet therapy teams are members of https://www.therapydogs.com/alliance-therapy-dogs/ and are required to be up-to-date on vaccinations. We- your hospice volunteer team- are here to help you & your pet in the process to bless others.