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Pet Therapy Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice

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Do you have a therapy-trained dog that you know could brighten someones day? We are looking for volunters that have therapy-trained fur babies.

Pet therapy is known to improve a patients mood, improve energy levels and help their self-esteem. Pet therapy can also help patients take their mind off of their pain and help encourage communication. Pet theraoy is also know to help reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression and alienation.

If you have a certified pet-therapy pet have been interested in becoming a volunteer, now is the perfect time.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Location:

112 Harcourt Road Ste 3, Mount Vernon, OH 43050, US

Mission Statement

At Gentiva, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That's why we offer personal care, home health care, palliative care, and hospice care to give people the support they need with dignity, grace, and love.

Description

Our lives are not measured by what we get, but by what we give. If you have a natural gift for empathy and want to make a difference, we can help you be a force for good in the lives of those most in need.

We are a hospice agency serving Ashland, Richland and Knox Counties. We provide care, support and comfort to patients and families.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Animals
Health & Medicine
Advocacy & Human Rights, Animals, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

112 Harcourt RoadSuite 3Mount Vernon, OH 43050

(40.39309,-82.50817)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Animal Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-3 hours

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