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Therapy Dog Visits

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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice - Portland

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 2 people are interested
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Own a therapy dog? You can serve as an additional support by making friendly visits with your certified therapy animal to folks living in local nursing and assisted living homes. Both you and your animal can provide comfort, companionship, and a welcome distraction from illness for folks and their caregivers.

No medical training? No problem. To become a volunteer, all you need is a compassionate heart. Our volunteer training will teach you everything you need to know to be a companion for someone during their end-of-life journey. You’ll learn valuable skills in grief counseling, spiritual and emotional support, and end-of-life care.

NOTE: The majority of animals serving in this capacity tend to be dogs but that is not mandatory. Dogs must be certified/ registered by an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization. Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All required vaccinations must be up to date and copies of the vaccinations/medical evaluation provided as well as a copy of the current certification/ registration and the liability insurance coverage.

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About Gentiva Hospice - Portland

Location:

53 Baxter Blvd, Ste 101, Portland, ME 04101, US

Mission Statement

To provide compassionate care and extraordinary service to the patients and the families we serve.​​​​​​​

Description

Are you searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of others?

Then you belong here. Hospice volunteers are an invaluable part of our care team. Depending on your interests, strengths, and preferences we will give you specific training to help improve the quality of life for others. Whether it's providing companionship to patients, respite to caregivers, or administrative assistance in our office we will help discover the best fit for you. No medical training? No problem, all you need is a compassionate heart.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Kennebunk, ME 04043

(43.38455,-70.54365)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Therapy
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Long term commitments preferred
  • COVID-19 Vax / AKC Therapy Certification / Background Check / Drug Screen / TB Test / License / Auto & Liability Insurance

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