Volunteer (unpaid) Hospice Certified Trained Dogs

Do you want to make a difference? Can you spare a couple of hours a week? Be a volunteer (unpaid) for Hospice patients and families

AdvisaCare is a local community Hospice looking for volunteers that have Hospice Therapy Trained Dogs.

Volunteer (Handler)Requirements: must be at least 18 years old,  should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.

must have been trained and certified by the same organization as their dog
and can commit to regular visits and documentation of those visits

Dog Requirements:

Age: require all dogs to be at least one year old.

Dogs must be calm, gentle, and comfortable interacting with strangers in various settings.:

Dogs need to be up-to-date on vaccinations and have a clean bill of health from a veterinarian.

Basic obedience training is essential, and certified by a recognized therapy dog organization, such as Therapy Dogs International.

Do you have a desire to help serve patients and families in need at the end of their lives?

Hospice Volunteers are needed! Volunteers play a vital role within the hospice team ranging from engagement of the patients and families, to clerical and office support.

Hospice volunteers have a natural desire for caring, providing support to patients and their families along their difficult journeys. Volunteers have described their work as satisfying and emotionally enriching. Families describe them as a gift in their lives at the time of need.

Volunteering can come in all forms, such as one on one visits with patients and their families, to helping in the office to provide support to the nursing and care staff.

If you have an interest in becoming a member of our team and helping us to encompass peace into the end of life journey with our patients and families, please call us at 810-743-8888 and ask for Amber or Kim! We look forward to hearing from you!

Bring all of your Volunteer Friends with you and let's together, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!