- Organization
- Norwalk Hospital
Have a Certified Therapy Dog? Why Not Join Our Canines for Caring Program?
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Norwalk, CT
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT 06850
About this Opportunity
OBJECTIVE:
To provide comfort, smiles, and a sense of well-being to patients, simultaneously providing the same for staff and visitors.
MAJOR TASKS:
Dogs are to be escorted on leash by owner/handler to designated areas of the hospital under the direction of the Manager of Volunteer Services or designee.
DAYS & TIMES NEEDED: Sunday thru Monday daytime and/or eveningQUALIFICATIONS:
Must have attended a volunteer orientation and be knowledge of and adhere to hospital policies concerning confidentiality in relation to patients, physicians, and other staff members.
TRAINING:
Dog must be certified by Delta Society, Good Dog Foundation, or Therapy Dogs International prior to being on premise. Dogs will also need to pass an on-site inspection of behavior conducted by the Manager of Volunteer Services.
You may apply to this position directly via the following link:
https://nuvancehealth.vsyslive.com/pages/app/adultNORWALK
Issue area
- Animals