Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer Needed at Independence Village of Plymouth!
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This volunteer opportunity is through CorsoCare Hospice & NOT the assisted living facility. Please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Recruiting Specialist/Administrative Assistant via this VolunteerMatch link or at nicole.gerber@corsocare.com or (248) 260-8257.It has been found that petting or cuddling an animal can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and ease depression. Because a primary goal of hospice services is comfort care, pet companionship is ideal for hospice patients.CorsoCare Hospice has a volunteer opportunity for individuals and their gentle, well-behaved pets to visit hospice patients at Independence Village of Plymouth and help to bring smiles to their faces. Pets must be at least one year old, current on their veterinary vaccines, and must be "interviewed" by our staff. To be considered, animals must be certified through a pet therapy organization as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), or through the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Proof of certification will be required to volunteer. You will be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to voluntary education opportunities and appreciation events.If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Recruiting Specialist/Administrative Assistant, at nicole.gerber@corsocare.com or (248) 260-8257."We don’t always need advice. Sometimes, all we need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart that understands. Sometimes all we need is a dog."Watch our video to learn more: CorsoCare Hospice Volunteer Employee Testimonial
About CorsoCare Hospice - Michigan
Hospice isn’t a place. It’s not a white flag. It’s a philosophy of care that allows people with life-limiting illnesses to live comfortably surrounded by people who care.With CorsoCare Hospice, you get an entire team that provides the physical, emotional and logistical support you need. Your team does more than ease pain - they lift spirits, guide meaningful conversations and help you savor the little moments. From painting fingernails to pet companionship, cutting through health care red tape and providing spiritual counsel - everything is about helping you and your loved ones spend the remaining time together focusing on what truly matters: celebrating a life well lived.
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