Idealist logoidealist
Find a Job
Search
JobsInternshipsOrganizations
Resources
Nonprofit Salary Explorer
Crowdsourced compensation data in the nonprofit sector. Insights for job seekers and employers.
Career Advice
Informative and practical resources to help guide you throughout your social-impact career.
Take Action
Search
VolunteerAttend an EventGive DonationsSign Petitions
Resources
Join the Idealist Action Incubator
Connect with a member of our team for one-on-one sessions where you’ll collaboratively develop your action plan.
Try a Recipe for Action
A curated collection of actionable ideas for creating change.
Post on Idealist
Post
Post a ListingAdd your OrganizationAdd your Community Group
Resources
Employer Resources
Tools and advice to help you achieve your hiring and retention goals.
Help Desk
We’re here to help you with any and all of your idealist.org questions!
Donate
Log InSign Up

Search

Popular searches

Board member
Data analyst
Research
Health
Art
Donate
Volunteer Opportunity

Pet Visitation Volunteers

Empath Health Volunteer Engagement
Remote, Volunteer must be in Florida, US
Apply

    • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided

    Description

    Provide friendly visits to those who are in nursing facilities, assisted living faciltities are are homebound with certified pet therapy animals. If you are not currently certified we can provide steps to do so. Thorough training is provided. Volunteers needed throughout all of Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties.

    Provide friendly visits to those who are in nursing facilities, assisted living faciltities are are homebound with certified pet therapy animals. If you are not currently certified we can provide steps to do so. Thorough training is provided. Volunteers needed throughout all of Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Florida, US
    Associated Location

    Polk County, FL

    Lakeland, FL, USA

    How to Apply

    Volunteers will receive a personal call to talk about their interests and then receive application paperwork. Background screening is required.

    Volunteers will receive a personal call to talk about their interests and then receive application paperwork. Background screening is required.

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Apply