THERAPY DOGS OR CATS NEEDED

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Capital Caring Health is a non- profit healthcare organization providing care to over 1200 patients daily in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our patients receive specialized hospice and palliative care. Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Do you have a dog who is a certified therapy dog through Therapy Dogs International, American Kennel Club or another organization?

Capital Caring Health is seeking pet therapy volunteers to come see patients, families and staff at the Adler Center for Caring, an inpatient facility for hospice patients in Aldie, VA. We are looking for certified therapy dogs and cats to give some love and therapy to our patients and families! If you have a dog or a cat who is a certified therapy animal, please reach out!

Volunteers at Capital Caring Health receive orientation, background checks, ongoing education opportunities, ID badge, access to socials with fellow volunteers and will be joining an incredible supportive team of professionals.

MUST BE COVID VACCINATED
MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE 8-10 HOURS PER MONTH
MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO 6-12 months of service
Two set TB test required, Flu Shot required, background check provided by Capital Caring Health are required
Hospice Training and orientation provided
MATURE AND COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS NEEDED

Mission Statement: Provide Patients and Their Families with Advanced Illness Care of the Highest Quality

If you are interested in making Capital Caring Health your volunteer agency of choice, we welcome you. Contact Claire Magid at cmagid@capitalcaring.org