Pet Therapy

Position Purpose:

Volunteers play a vital role in helping patients, caregivers and loved ones in emotional support and well-being. Pet Therapy volunteers take their certified good-natured dogs to facilities across the greater Phoenix area such as group homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct each visit with professionalism and caring manner
• Ensure your dog is wearing its “uniform” on all visits
• Participate in activities 
• Ensure visiting dog is up to date with worming, flea treatments and vaccinations
• Ensure visiting dog is on a lead at all times during visits
• Sign in and out at front desks
• Participate in training and development activities relevant to role
• Abide by Stillwater Hospice volunteer handbook
• Is committed, reliable and punctual

Role Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement 18 years old
• Attend and all training sessions
• Complete relevant application forms
• Have national certification for visiting dog completed
• Provide certification, vaccination records and photo consent forms
• Tuberculosis test for handler
• Valid ID
• Immunization records
• Background check