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Make a PAWsitive Impact: Share Cat Cuddles with Seniors at Lyngblomsten!

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ORGANIZATION: Lyngblomsten Care Center

  • 59 people are interested

Do you have a purrfect feline friend and a heart of gold? Looking for a way to brighten a senior's day and spend quality time with your cat? Become a Pet Visit volunteer at Lyngblomsten!

Here's how YOU and your CAT can make a difference:

  • Bring smiles and joy to senior residents through purrs, cuddles, and playtime.
  • Create lasting connections with friendly conversation and shared love for animals.
  • Experience the warm feeling of giving back to your community.

Requirements:

  • You: Friendly, outgoing personality.
  • Your Cat:
    • At least 1 year old and up-to-date on vaccinations.
    • Well-behaved around people and wheelchairs.

Commitment: Flexible schedule! Just 1 visit a week can make a big difference.

Ready to get started? Contact Melanie in Volunteer Services at mjagolino@lyngblomsten.org. New volunteers will attend an orientation and complete a Dept of Human Services background study with fingerprinting (required for working with vulnerable adults).

Application Link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/23212736

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About Lyngblomsten Care Center

Location:

1415 Almond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108, US

Mission Statement

Influenced by Christ, Lyngblomsten provides a ministry of compassionate care and innovative services to older adults in order to preserve and enhance their quality of life.

Description

Lyngblomsten provides compassionate care to older adults through residential and community services. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed to explore over 100 unique and varied opportunities. While short-term options may be available periodically, we encourage longer-term commitments given the exceptional level of orientation, training and on-going education Lyngblomsten provides in support of its volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Animals, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1415 Almond AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55108

(44.979782,-93.1607)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Animal Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible; we can work with your schedule.
  • Dept of Human Services background study with fingerprinting.

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