- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
TOUCH (Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers) Dog Program at the Siteman Cancer Center
ORGANIZATION: Siteman Cancer Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Trained volunteers and their personal dogs present animal assisted activities to patients waiting for cancer treatment and therapy. We collaborate with trained handlers and certified dogs from two organizations: DUO Dogs, Inc. 314-997-2325, www.duodogs.org or CHAMP Assistance Dogs 314-485-1264.
Responsibilities include:
- Volunteer handler escorts dog or stays in a specified visit location in the main waiting area to interact with patients, caregivers and visitors to foster touching, or other interactions with visiting dog and handler.
- Greets patients and visitors and encourages interaction.
More opportunities with Siteman Cancer Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Siteman Cancer Center
Location:
216 S. Kingshighway Blvd., Mailstop 90-31-626, St. Louis, MO 63110, US
Mission Statement
To serve as a Patient Advocate by providing a service to help guide cancer patients and their families through the first time patient process. The Navigator will assist the patient and family members retrieve information about cancer, prepare for treatments and visits to cancer specialists, and provide access to support services in the community.
Description
The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is an international leader in patient care, cancer research, prevention, education and community outreach and a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Saint Louis, MO 63110
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One two-hour shift weekly
- Certification from either Duo Dogs Inc. or Champ Assistance Dogs, Interview, background check, health screening (both human and dog), orientation.