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Pets as Therapy Volunteer
When We Need You
From 31/08/2005 onwards
About Opportunity
Visiting patients/residents in hospitals, nursing homes etc., with their registered dogs to bring animal companionship, comfort and therapy to people of all ages, who cannot have pets of their own. THERE IS A REGISTRATION FEE FOR VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN THIS SCHEME OF £19.00.
Availability
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About Pets as Therapy
Screens volunteers and their pets (for temperament, health and suitability) to visit patients/residents in hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres, hospices and residential homes.
Skills & Experience
No particular skills, just the time and ability to assist people. Good listener and own a pet with a friendly temperament.
Travel Details
various nursing homes etc throughout South Lanarkshire.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training
Training and Induction Details
Initially new volunteers will be accompanied by another experienced volunteer, then new volunteer has an area co-ordinator as back-up.
Work Type
Homebased Volunteering
Client Group
Animals
Expenses Detail
No expenses are paid. There is a Registration Fee for volunteers to join this scheme of £19.00.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 2 Week
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
5
Reference Code
57-620
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
3A Grange Farm Cottages
Wycombe Road
Saunderton
Princes Risborough
England
HP27 9NS
Contact: Jo Maydom
Tel: 01844 345445
Email: jmaydom@petsastherapy.org
Website: http://www.petsastherapy....
