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ORGANIZATION: RWJ Barnabas Health Rahway

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.

We are seeking a volunteer (18+) who is willing to bring a CERTIFIED gentle, sweet, and loving pet to visit our patients at our hospital.

Human Volunteer- You will need to complete a volunteer application and our health screening and attend a general orientation.

Pet Volunteer- We will need a copy any certifications and most recent up to date vaccinations and tests.

Commitment- 1x a month minimum, throughout the year.

Perks- Treats and Coffee!

Email: Bridget.Baldwin@rwjbh.org

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About RWJ Barnabas Health Rahway

Location:

865 Stone St, Rahway, NJ 07065, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission We are an academic health system, partnering with our communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. Our Vision RWJBarnabas Health will be the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

Description

RWJUH Rahway is unique in the region in that it’s an acute care hospital that is also home to a long-term acute care hospital and a rehabilitation unit, nestled in a residential setting.

The Volunteers are a quiet but vital part of the team that helps improve access to care and quality of care.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
People with Disabilities
Animals, Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Mon Jul 14, 2025 - Fri Jan 01, 2027
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

07065

(40.60418,-74.28249)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Therapy
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours at least once a month for a year
  • Application. Health screening through RWJ Barnabas Health Care to protect all incoming volunteers and our patients. Background (at our cost) Uniform requirements- a green shirt

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