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Become a Pet Therapy Volunteer!!! - Woodbury Area
ORGANIZATION: St. Croix Hospice
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Do you have a dog that you feel would be great at pet therapy? Reach out! We'd love to put you in touch with the right people so that you can get started visiting hospice patients and bringing peace, comfort, and joy to their day.
As a Certified Pet Therapy Volunteer you can enrich the lives of St. Croix Hospice patients in your community. In person visits would involve you and your certified pet therapy dog visiting patients at their residence on a regular basis. Scheduling is very flexible.
Certified therapy dogs provide a healing presence to our end-of-life patients by reducing stress and anxiety and increasing feelings of joy, warmth, and connection. Patients live in their homes or in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
*All pet companions must be pet therapy certified and have up-to-date immunizations and health records.
Here is information from American Kennel Club on how to become a therapy dog. https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/articles/three-steps-to-making-your-dog-a-therapy-dog/
I am more than happy to answer any questions via email, phone or in person. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My name is Tara Van Berkom. My phone number is 612-477-4952, and my email is tvanberkom@stcroixhospice.com.
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About St. Croix Hospice
Location:
7755 3rd Street N, Oakdale, MN 55128, US
Mission Statement
At St. Croix Hospice, our highly skilled team is devoted to providing patient-centric care which empowers the unique voices of all those we serve. We are steadfast in engaging you, your family and caregivers in the design and implementation of your care. We make sure your care and comfort are provided in a dignified way and in accordance with your unique preferences and personal values. At St. Croix Hospice, we recognize the significance of each precious, end-of-life journey and we do all we can to provide an empowering hospice experience.
Description
Originally founded in Minnesota, St. Croix Hospice is named after the St. Croix River. Symbols of change, rivers are restless, sometimes moving swiftly and other times peaceful and nearly still. Like life, rivers are not always easy to navigate, and it’s good to have a guide to help you through the difficult parts. We are here to guide your end-of-life journey with care and compassion.
Our clinical staff are professional, compassionate and award-winning. Our care team includes healthcare experts who believe in the power of hospice care to increase quality of life for all people approaching their final days.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Woodbury, MN 55125
(44.915424 ,-92.94756 )
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Very Flexible Schedule