- Organization
- Heartland Hospice
Pet Therapy Volunteer
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Beltsville, MD
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
12304 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705
About this Opportunity
Hello! A Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with your certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting. Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness.
QUALIFICATIONS: PET: The majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog must be certified/ registered by an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization.
http://www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/therapy/organizations/
Other certified/registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All required vaccinations must be up to date and maintained. Required vaccines include Rabies and Distemper. A copy of the current certification/registration, in addition to the liability insurance coverage, must also be maintained.
Issue area
- Animals
- Community Strengthening
- Health & Wellness
- Seniors
- Veterans & Military Families
Contact Information
- Stephanie
- [email protected]
