Therapy Animal Volunteer: Bring Comfort to Patients

St Leonard's Hospice; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local hospice in York and North Yorkshire is looking for a part-time Therapy Animal Volunteer. This role involves visiting patients with your registered pet, fostering joy and comfort through the human-animal bond. Candidates should be empathetic and communicative, helping enhance the well-being of patients and staff. Training and support will be provided, and you will contribute positively to the therapeutic environment.

Benefits

Development of interpersonal skills

Networking opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with patients with life-limiting illness.
• Friendly, kind-hearted, and empathic.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to communicate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend the hospice with your registered pet on a lead.
• Visit patients who have consented to a visit.
• Enhance staff well-being by allowing them to pet the animal.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines during the visit.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Job description

A local hospice in York and North Yorkshire is looking for a part-time Therapy Animal Volunteer. This role involves visiting patients with your registered pet, fostering joy and comfort through the human-animal bond. Candidates should be empathetic and communicative, helping enhance the well-being of patients and staff. Training and support will be provided, and you will contribute positively to the therapeutic environment.