Pet Therapy Volunteer (Unpaid Position)

<p>Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness.&nbsp; Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts.&nbsp; At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting.&nbsp; We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology.&nbsp; Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day:&nbsp; Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. &nbsp;As part of the Care Dimensions team, you’ll gain the support and inspiration for a career you’ll find meaningful every day.</p><p><strong>Please note this is an UNPAID VOLUNTEER opportunity, yet extremely rewarding and meaningful:</strong></p>

<p>Care Dimensions needs volunteers with dogs that are certified in pet therapy or have passed the AKC Good Citizen Test to visit hospice patients wherever they call home - nursing homes, assisted living facilities, private homes, and our hospice houses in Danvers and in Lincoln.&nbsp; Volunteer visits are flexible, and YOU decide on the hours you can give and where to volunteer within our service area.&nbsp; Requirements include our volunteer training on Zoom and a one-hour orientation for you and your dog.</p>

<p>Interested?&nbsp; Please apply and someone from our Volunteer Services team will reach out to you.&nbsp; For more information, call 978-750-9349, email [email protected] or visit <a href="https://www.CareDimensions.org/PetVisitors" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.CareDimensions.org/PetVisitors</a>.</p>

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<p><em>This is an unpaid volunteer position.&nbsp; The benefits section below does not apply to this position.</em></p><p>Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!</p>

<p>Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.&nbsp;</p>