Therapy Dog Volunteer: Bring Comfort to All Settings

Unity Online; Test Valley; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage once registered

Annual membership fee covers administration costs

Job summary

Unity Online is seeking volunteers for Therapy Dogs Nationwide to provide comfort and emotional support through therapy dog visits in Test Valley. Volunteers will bring their own temperament-tested dogs into schools, hospitals, and care homes to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, helping to ease loneliness and improve communication.

No prior training is required, but a friendly, calm dog and a community-minded spirit are essential. Volunteers can contribute flexible hours with the joy of helping others.

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly, sociable dog with sound temperament.
• Dogs should be comfortable meeting strangers and enjoy being petted.
• Volunteers should be reliable and community-minded.

Responsibilities

• Visit various establishments with a therapy dog to provide comfort.
• Interact with individuals to improve their wellbeing and emotional support.
• Support at events, shows, and fundraising activities.

Job description

Unity Online is seeking volunteers for Therapy Dogs Nationwide to provide comfort and emotional support through therapy dog visits in Test Valley. Volunteers will bring their own temperament-tested dogs into schools, hospitals, and care homes to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, helping to ease loneliness and improve communication.

No prior training is required, but a friendly, calm dog and a community-minded spirit are essential. Volunteers can contribute flexible hours with the joy of helping others.