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Pet Therapy Volunteer (Canine Visitation Program)
ORGANIZATION: Alameda Health System
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1 person is interested
Alameda Health System (AHS) has launched a new Canine Visitation Program, which brings certified therapy dogs to its facilities to provide comfort and companionship to patients and staff. This program aims to enhance emotional well-being, reduce stress, and foster healing environments throughout the public health system’s hospitals.
Canine handlers and their dog are required to be certified through the Valley Humane Society.
Canine handleer are also required to go through the Alameda Health System volunteer intake process list below.
STEPS TO BECOME AN ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM VOLUNTEER
Step 1: Consider the Commitment
We require a commitment of a minimum of one year and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to discuss this opportunity in greater detail prior to submiting an application.
Step 2: Submit Application
To apply please visit the AHS website AlamedaHealthSystem.org then click Volunteers on the banner at the top of the page.
Step 3: Interview
We will contact you to setup an interview within a week or two.
Step 4: Orientation
If accepted, you will be invited to attend an orientation covering both hospital and Volunteer Department policies, procedures, and other important information.
Step 5: Health Screening
After the orientation you will be able to make an appointment with AHS Employee Health. Volunteers are required to provide proof of immunity by immunization record or by titer(s) - blood tests for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken-pox). Additionally volunteers are required to show documentation of a tuberculosis skin test (TST) performed elsewhere within the past 12 months and 1 within the past 3 months. AHS Employee Health can provide the second TB test for free.
Step 6: Background Investigation
Volunteers are required to go through a criminal background screening after the Health Screening is completed.
Step 7: Now you can get your badge and start!
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About Alameda Health System
Location:
1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All. Our Vision: Alameda Health System will be recognized as a world-class patient and family centered system of care that promotes wellness, eliminates disparities and optimizes the health of our diverse communities.
Description
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a major public health care provider and medical training institution recognized for its world-class patient and family centered system of care.
Through a welcomed partnership between patient, family and the healthcare team, AHS provides comprehensive, high quality medical treatment, health promotion, disease prevention and health maintenance in an integrated system of hospitals, clinics, and health services. As a training institution, AHS maintains an environment that is supportive of a wide range of educational programs and activities, including education of medical students, interns, residents, continuing education for medical nursing, and other staff, along with medical research.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
15400 Foothill Blvd.San Leandro, CA 94578
(37.70815 ,-122.11983 )
DATE POSTED
April 30, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Patient Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 12-month commitment
- Canine handlers and their dog must have current certification through the Valley Humane Society. Canine handlers must complete the volunteer screening process.