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Love Animals? Provide "Pet Peace of Mind" for Patients

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ORGANIZATION: Community Hospice & Palliative Care

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The Pet Peace of Mind program provides our patients with the assurance that we understand the role of their pet(s) in contributing to their emotional and spiritual well being.

Pets provide a significant source of unconditional love and acceptance for owners and provide a sense of normalcy during life transitions. As such, our mission is straightforward: to help our patients and their pets stay together when they need each other most.

Program volunteers can help in many ways while a patient is under our care, assisting with their pet care needs.  Some of the more common activities are dog walking, play time/exercise, feeding, pet waste removal and transporting the pet to veterinarian appointments or to visit their loved one in a long term care facility. If appropriate, our volunteers also provide temporary foster homes or help find new families to love the patient's pet just as much as they do.

Knowing their beloved pet will continue to receive the love and care they deserve provides true peace of mind for our patients.

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About Community Hospice & Palliative Care

Location:

4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, US

Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life for patients and families, and to be the Compassionate Guide for end-of-life care in our community.

Description

Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 44-year history, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has served nearly 220,000 adults and children in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, as well as its expanded service area covering 11 counties in north-central Florida. This expanded service area allows us to serve hospice patients in Gainesville, Lake City, Palatka and their surrounding communities.

Through the support of more than 950 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,500 patients per day to live better with advanced illness - at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its 9 inpatient care centers. The organization is committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families and to be the compassionate guide for end-of-life care in our communities. No one is ever denied care due to an inability to pay.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Seniors
Animals, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Gainesville, FL 32601

(29.64225,-82.32891)
 

SKILLS

  • Veterinary
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Aquarium Maintenance

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Community Hospice is looking for prospective volunteers to commit at least 1 year with organization. Within that year we request 4 hours a month of volunteer services.

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