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Bring joy to seniors with your pet therapy animal!
ORGANIZATION: Senior Friendship Centers
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Senior Friendship Centers is looking for licensed pet therapy animals of all types to visit our seniors at our Adult Day Services and Activity Center locations. In addition to bringing a smile and some fun to a senior’s day, interacting with a friendly pet can help many physical and mental issues, and is an important part of our programing for both independent seniors and those with cognitive and physical limitations. Help us bring this valuable tool to more seniors by having your therapy animal come visit!
We have Adult Day Services in two locations:
- Sarasota - 1820 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota FL 34236
- Venice - 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice FL 34293
Schedule:
- Scheduling is flexible, Mon-Fri. We’ll arrange a mutually agreeable day and time. A monthly visit is ideal.
Requirements:
- Must love seniors and want to socialize with them. Positive, happy demeanor.
- Able to reliably commit to scheduled date and time.
- Licensed pet therapy animal and liability insurance.
- Comfortable interacting with individuals with neurocognitive impairments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors.
- Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
- Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups.
Apply Today!
- If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706
- Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer.
- For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
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About Senior Friendship Centers
Location:
1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236, US
Mission Statement
We build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging.
Description
Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit organization serving older adults in Sarasota, Lee, DeSoto and Charlotte Counties.
servicing the vital needs of older persons, addressing the concerns of loneliness, health and isolation for the elderly. Senior Friendship Centers is THE safety net for close to 10,000 seniors, providing programs and services such as caregiving resources, adult day services, dining centers, home-delivered meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, socialization, friendly visitors, and more. The support of generous community partners, agencies and donors enables us to help more seniors in need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Sarasota, FL 34236
DATE POSTED
January 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 - 2 hrs per week
- Looking to bring pet therapy to our Adult Day Services program.