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58 people are interested
Volunteer with Your Pet Today!
ORGANIZATION: PAWS for People
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58 people are interested
PAWS for People is looking for people in the DE, MD, NJ & PA area that have loving, affectionate pets (dogs, cats or rabbits) to become volunteer therapy teams! You and your pet will become a certified pet therapy team through PAWS for People, and will complete visitation at a facility of your choice, in your area.
Are you friendly and willing to meet new people? Is your pet a 'people pleaser' that has basic obedience skills? Are you willing to volunteer at least twice a month? If so, visit our website at www.PAWSforPeople.org and complete our Membership Application. Someone from PAWS for People will contact you regarding your application within one week.
More opportunities with PAWS for People
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About PAWS for People
Location:
PO Box 9955, Newark, DE 19714, US
Mission Statement
To lovingly provide elders, children, and folks with disabilities individualized, therapeutic visits with a loving, affectionate pet.
Description
PAWS is a pet-assisted visitation organization that specializes in training and placing caring people and their own people-oriented pet in facilities whose folks need some very special TLC.
PAWS for People is a completely volunteer organization with approximately 145 active teams (handler & pet). We visit in over 55 facilities including hospitals, assisted living facilities, chemical dependency programs, care for the elderly, hospices, disabled adults & children, as well as physical & occupational therapy facilities.
PAWS for Reading is a program where teams (handler and pet) visit in libraries and schools allowing children to read to the animals without pressure.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & REGISTERING, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE www.PAWSforPeople.org. Someone will contact you within 2-3 days.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Newark, DE 19713
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2 visits per month