Pet Therapy Volunteer – Hospice (Unpaid)

Job overview

Compensation is $24–$27 per hour. The Pet Therapy Volunteer – Hospice (Unpaid) role serves patients across the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding counties. The posting identifies the volunteer opportunity as part-time/per diem and unpaid; Superior Hospice invites certified therapy dog and handler teams to support people receiving hospice care. The volunteer team provides visits intended to reduce anxiety, sadness, and isolation, bring comfort to clinical environments, and create positive moments of connection. Visit records and safety, hygiene, and professional standards support coordination with the care team.

What you'll do

• Visit individuals receiving hospice care
• provide companionship and comfort
• support staff by creating positive moments of connection
• keep records of visits
• maintain safety, hygiene, and professional standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pet therapy volunteer

hospice

unpaid

therapy dog handler

patient visits

twin cities metro

superior hospice

companionship

animal-assisted interventions

therapy animal certification

volunteer training

mileage reimbursement may apply

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hospice volunteer and pet therapy training
• mileage reimbursement for patient visits if applicable.

Why this role

Volunteers must own a dog with current therapy animal certification. Hospice volunteer and pet therapy training is offered; mileage reimbursement may be available for travel to patient visits.

About the employer

Home Health Care, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.