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Pets As Therapy
- VO102312
Do you have a cat or dog who has a lovely temperament and enjoys meeting people? Pets as Therapy (PAT) would love to hear from you.
As a Pets As Therapy volunteer, you will be at the heart of what we do. PAT volunteers are dedicated pet owners who give up their spare time to help others. Along with their dog or cat, volunteers visit all types of establishments including residential care homes, hospitals, hospices and both special needs and main stream schools.
PAT volunteers and their pets bring comfort and companionship to people living in residential care homes who may feel isolated, confused and lonely. Pets as Therapy support schools to help young people improve their literacy skills and encourage confidence and concentration in the classroom. Hospital visits can aid a patient’s recovery and rehabilitation and help improve mental health and wellbeing.
Experience required
Good communication skills and enjoys meeting new people. Pet must have an excellent temperament.
Travel details
The opportunity will happen in a care home, school or hospice local to you.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are not available.
Support
Training details
Informal chat.
Safeguarding training.
Access to training platform.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible. 2hours per week.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Pets As Therapy Visiting Volunteer with Pets As Therapy
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Winnie Duncan, Pets As Therapy
Winnie Duncan, Pets As Therapy
Email address: wduncan@petsastherapy.org
Phone number: 07523687007
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Falkirk:
Contact name: General Enquiries
Email address: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Phone: 01324692000
Thank you for registering your interest in Pets As Therapy Visiting Volunteer with Pets As Therapy.
Pets As Therapy has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO102312.