Volunteers are the HEART of Heartland Hospice! We are looking for more pet/handler teams to enrich the lives of our hospice patients in Walworth County by making regular visits to provide companionship and meaningful activities between animal and patient. Service hours are flexible and scheduled according to your availability and location. Volunteers and their furry friends have the power to bring the greatest gifts to our patients' lives . . . a smile and reassurance that comes with knowing they are genuinely cared for. If you have a friendly canine that has a lot of love to give and spreads joy wherever she/he goes, this is the opportunity for you!
If your dog is currently certified through an approved, reputable therapy animal agency, you can immediately apply to become a Heartland Hospice volunteer.
If your pet not certified? We will happily assist with this process. Once your pet is certified and registered, you will then be trained to become a Heartland Hospice volunteer (i.e., fill out an application, attend an orientation, etc). Handlers must be at least 18 years of age, agree to background and reference check, have reliable transportation and complete 2-step TB testing.
