Share the Love: Become a Pet Therapy Volunteer with Your Certified Therapy Dog Trinity Hospice

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Share the Love: Become a Pet Therapy Volunteer with Your Certified Therapy Dog Trinity Hospice

Do you have a gentle, loving dog and a heart for helping others? Trinity Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals and their certified therapy dogs to join our team of Pet Therapy Volunteers. Share the unconditional love and comfort of your furry friend with our patients and their families during a time when it's needed most.

What does a Pet Therapy Volunteer do?

Our Pet Therapy Volunteers bring joy and comfort to our patients through scheduled visits, which may include:

• Providing companionship: Spending time with patients, allowing them to pet, cuddle, and interact with your certified therapy dog.

• Offering emotional support: Providing a calming and comforting presence, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of well-being.

• Stimulating positive interactions: Engaging patients in gentle play or simple activities with your dog, encouraging social interaction and engagement.

• Creating a sense of normalcy: Offering a welcome distraction and a reminder of the joys of life.

• Bringing smiles and laughter: Sharing the simple pleasure of interacting with a loving animal.

• Collaborating with the hospice team: Working alongside nurses, social workers, and other professionals to integrate pet therapy into the overall care plan.

Why Volunteer with Trinity Hospice as a Pet Therapy Team?

• Meaningful Impact: Your and your dog's presence will directly improve the quality of life for patients and their families during a sensitive time.

• Personal Fulfillment: Experience the deep satisfaction of sharing the unconditional love of your dog with those who need it most.

• Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible volunteer opportunities to accommodate your availability.

• Supportive Environment: We provide orientation and guidance on working with hospice patients, including sensitivity training and best practices for pet therapy visits.

• Be Part of a Team: Join a compassionate community of volunteers and staff dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Who are We Looking For?

We welcome certified therapy dog teams who:

• Have a certified therapy dog with a calm, gentle, and friendly temperament.

• Are compassionate, empathetic, and patient.

• Are respectful and sensitive to the needs of hospice patients.

• Are reliable and dependable.

• Are committed to maintaining confidentiality.

Important Note: Your dog must be a certified therapy dog through a recognized organization. We cannot accept pets who are not certified.

How to Get Involved:

If you and your certified therapy dog are interested in becoming a Pet Therapy Volunteer team, we would love to hear from you!

• Call us: 469.726.4402

• Visit our website: www.TrinityHospice.com

• Email us: bkaiser@TrinityHospice.com

Share the love and comfort of your furry friend. Become a Pet Therapy Volunteer team with Trinity Hospice

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