Pet Assisted Therapy
Pet Assisted Therapy Volunteer – Want to volunteer with your pet? Pet Assisted Therapy Volunteer – Want to volunteer with your pet? Pet Assisted Therapy teams are local residents who work in pairs with their trained pets (i.e, dogs, cats, rabbits, or guinea pigs) to provide animal-assisted interactions in a variety of settings including healthcare facilities, schools, libraries, drug rehabilitation centers, and correctional facilities. It is the most social, engaging animals and their companions that become Pet Assisted Therapy teams.
This role is available for those volunteers 18+ and involves bringing your own pet on visits, not animals at the shelter.
Available Shifts: One hour bimonthly shifts (i.e., 2 x’s a month). Days/hours vary. Weekly shifts are also an option.
Training required: Passing Canine Good Citizen Test (i.e., dogs), Zoom Interview, Passing Animal Temperament
Location: Varies
