Pet Therapy Team: Bring Comfort to Patients & Staff
PIH Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Volunteer Services is currently seeking adult and student volunteers.
Volunteer Categories We currently have 3 categories of volunteers:
High School (at least 16 years old and a sophomore)
College
Adults, primarily not in school
When applying, please indicate which category you are.
Pet Therapy Program to spread smiles and joy with patients who are separated from their pets. Our teams also visit with staff and visitors who need stress relief. Pet Therapy dogs give unconditional love, relieve loneliness, and promote the emotional, mental, and even physical health of those they visit.
Responsibilities The Pet Therapy Volunteer will serve as a team (owner and dog) visiting pre-selected areas to provide comfort.
Qualifications
Dogs must have completed a certified pet therapy training program, approved by PIH Health, and successfully complete a physical and behavioral screening by a certified veterinarian.
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Volunteer Categories We currently have 3 categories of volunteers:
High School (at least 16 years old and a sophomore)
College
Adults, primarily not in school
When applying, please indicate which category you are.
Pet Therapy Program to spread smiles and joy with patients who are separated from their pets. Our teams also visit with staff and visitors who need stress relief. Pet Therapy dogs give unconditional love, relieve loneliness, and promote the emotional, mental, and even physical health of those they visit.
Responsibilities The Pet Therapy Volunteer will serve as a team (owner and dog) visiting pre-selected areas to provide comfort.
Qualifications
Dogs must have completed a certified pet therapy training program, approved by PIH Health, and successfully complete a physical and behavioral screening by a certified veterinarian.
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