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3 people are interested
Pet Visitor/Pet Therapy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
POSITION SUMMARY: The Pet Visitor Volunteer and their pet is a member of the interdisciplinary team with a desire to support Hospice patients and Transitions clients through visiting patients/clients and their families, with their canine and providing socialization.
TIME REQUIRED: Minimum of one patient visit per month, weekdays or weekends, days, or evenings
CLIENTS: JSSA Hospice patients and JSSA Transitions Clients
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate of completion from a pet certification program (PAL, National Capital Therapy Dogs, Fidos for Freedom)
- Ability to communicate well with all people of diverse background and ages
- Able to respect confidentiality at all times
- Comfortable with death and the dying process
- Demonstrated ability to verbalize Hospice philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives
- Self-motivation, dependable and responsible
- Able to work independently
- Maintains commitment of availability
- Able to practice proper infection control
- Able to maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries
- Must be at least 18 years of age
We serve a very diverse population of patients and their families in all areas of Montgomery County, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please fill out our volunteer application,
- http://bttr.im/tz1g0
or reach us at 301-816-2676, option 2, and ask for the Hospice Volunteer department, or email the team at HospiceVC@jssa.org
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About Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Location:
200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850, US
Mission Statement
JSSA is the health and social wellness agency that supports our neighbors in facing life's consequential moments. Serving Montgomery County, MD, northern Virginia, and DC, our work is built on a commitment to healing our corner of the world. OUR MISSION: Recognizing our shared humanity, JSSA empowers individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages in life. OUR VISION: Guided by Jewish values, we are the partner of choice providing integrated services that enhance the quality of life across our region's diverse communities. OUR VALUES: Dignity, Integrity, Hope, Inclusiveness, Responsibility, and Excellence.
Description
For more than 120 years, the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping individuals and families across the Washington metro area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges. JSSA provides services and support to more than 30,000 individuals and families annually through a wide range of counseling, education, specialized employment services, in-home care, hospice, senior care-management, and social services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- minimum of one patient visit per month, weekdays or weekends, days, or evening
- Certificate of completion from a pet certification program (PAL, National Capital Therapy Dogs, Fidos for Freedom) Ability to communicate well with all people of diverse background and ages