Volunteer - Pet Companion (Cincinnati)

## Description

**Bring the Tail Waggers to join our Hospice team!!!**

*Nearly all patients and families enjoy a tail-wagging visit from a loveable four-legged friends. Pets must be up to date on all vaccinations and have a written statement from a veterinarian recommending them for our HosPET program. We are looking for calming animals that will bring joy and put people at ease!*

Constellation Health Services’ Hospice program is looking for volunteers to visit patients who have terminal illnesses. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible volunteer schedule. A few hours a week can make a big difference to someone nearing the end of life!

Volunteers may engage in conversation, read to a patient, look at pictures together, share music or videos on their phones, provide a compassionate presence, or other activities.

**Requirements:**

• At least 18 years old.
• Pet Certification (Ask me about how to do this!)
• Able to commit for one year to our program.
• Able to commit to at least 4 hours per week.
• Ability to listen deeply, interest in and compassion for others, good boundaries and self-care, and meet people where they’re at in energy and tone.
• Online training takes approximately 20 hours and is personally enriching, focusing on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy.
• No close death in the last year

**Why Constellation?**

• ***Family-Centered Culture:***At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.