Therapy Dogs Needed for McHenry Hospital
ORGANIZATION: Northwestern Medicine
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Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is seeking animal therapy handlers and their dogs to visit hospital patients.
All animal handler volunteers must be registered with an accredited therapy dog organization such as Pet Partners, Alliance of Therapy Dogs or Therapy Dogs International and have current immunization records.
Animal handler volunteer must meet all hospital volunteer requirements. Volunteer requirements and online application are found here:
https://www.nm.org/patients-and-visitors/volunteer
Dog must be at least 1 year old.2 More opportunities with Northwestern Medicine
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About Northwestern Medicine
Location:
4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry, IL 60050, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to put Patients First. We exist to make people better by making medicine better. Vision: We aspire to be a destination for care and world class talent, globally recognized for the advancement of health care from discovery to delivery.
Description
Northwestern Medicine Volunteer Services Vision Statement - To provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals to engage with Northwestern Medicine to enhance the patient experience and improve the well-being of the diverse communities we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4201 Medical Centre DriveMcHenry, IL 60050
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Commitment to a minimum of 2 visits per month.