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40 people are interested
Loyal Friends Pet Therapy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: AccentCare Hospice
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40 people are interested
Pet Team Volunteers needed in Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, San Frenando valley.
As a trained Seasons Hospice Direct Patient Care Volunteer and member of the Loyal Friends Pet Team, you have offered to give time to visit hospice patients and families who would not ordinarily have the benefit of animal companionship. Loyal Friends Pet Team Volunteers share the "unconditional love" of their dog with others.
Volunteers interested in Loyal Friends Pet Team must satisfy all the requirements of Direct Patient Care Volunteer including full Volunteer Training. In addition, dogs must be trained, meet the requirements and be registered or certified with Delta Society, Therapy Dogs International or other accredited therapy dog association. We avoid the use of the term Pet "Therapy". While our dogs are certified, and our volunteers are trained, and it feels very therapeutic to have a pet visit, neither dog nor volunteer are licensed in "therapy", nor do they need any type of continuing education to maintain certification.
As part of the interview process, the Pet Team (Dog & Handler) attends a basic dog obedience and temperament interview with the Volunteer Director. Dogs in our program must have an annual vet exam with current vaccinations on file. All trained Seasons Hospice Volunteers are covered by Seasons Hospice general liability insurance; however Pet Team owners must carry liability insurance through their certifying organization. Pet Team visits comply with protocol for visiting etiquette and infection control.
Loyal Friends Pet Team is a true partnership in care which we are confident will bring many hours of joy to patients, family members and staff of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. We look forward to working with each volunteer who chooses this special gift of hospice volunteer service.
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About AccentCare Hospice
Location:
320 W. Arden Street, Suite 100, Glendale, CA 91203, US
Mission Statement
AccentCare Our Purpose: Reimagining care, together. Our Values: Act with integrity Be compassionate Commit to excellence Our Vision: Patients and clients receive the understanding, empathy, and excellence they deserve. Families experience compassionate support from a trusted guide at each step. Team members grow, thrive, and find inspiration in a supportive work environment. Community and strategic partners succeed with the help of a comprehensive and responsive partner.
Description
Volunteers play an extremely important role in hospice. Without them, most hospices would not be able to carry on their work.
Of the 115,000 persons involved in hospice care in America, some 95,000 are volunteers and each year they give more than 5 million hours to helping dying persons and their families.
They provide assistance at all levels of skill. Many are relatives and friends of former hospice patients who, having seen how much hospice can help, want to contribute to its good work.
As a direct patient care volunteer you would be providing the patient and/or family with emotional support and companionship. Volunteer activities with patients include watching tv, reading, listening to music, crafts, scrap-booking, listening, talking and most of all becoming a new friend to someone who is terminally ill and in there last stages of life. Have you ever wanted to be there for someone who is alone and be able to brighten the last stage of their life?
As a volunteer you will provide care and support that is unique to each patient's needs. By doing this you can create a bond between you and the patient that is priceless. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity than this is it for you! I'd love to hear from you. Volunteers go through 18 hours of training, much of which can be done at home. A free TB test is included and you will be completely prepared to see your 1st patient. Hope to hear from you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Patients' Homes and FacilitiesLos Angeles, CA 90004
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18