Volunteer - Pet Therapy
On-site · South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
South Lake Tahoe, California, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeEntry LevelHigh School Or EquivalentUnknown
Type
Part Time
Level
Entry Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
The Volunteer – Pet Therapy role involves leading a certified canine to provide emotional support and comfort to patients in hospital departments. Key responsibilities include managing the dog’s behavior, assisting patients and families with interaction, ensuring a safe experience, and encouraging engagement. Candidates should have strong social skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently, as well as prior experience with therapy dogs and relevant certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience with a certified canine in the public
- Certified canine through the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Assisted Therapy (PAT) program
- Strong social skills
- Dependable
- Able to work independently
- Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
- Comfortable in a hospital environment
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
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