Pet Therapy Volunteer – Hospice (Unpaid)

Therapy Dog & Handler Hospice Team

Organization: Superior Hospice

Service Area: Twin Cities Metro & Surrounding Counties

Volunteer Type: Part-Time / Per Diem – Unpaid

To Apply: Reach out to Paige Lubiani at

paige.lubiani@superiorhospice.net

Help change lives with every tail wag. Superior Hospice is inviting volunteer teams—human and certified therapy dog—to support our patients through meaningful visits. This is a unique opportunity to witness the healing power of your presence and the unconditional love only animals can provide.

As a Volunteer Team, You Will:

• Visit individuals receiving hospice care to reduce anxiety, sadness, and isolation
  
• Bring warmth and familiarity into unfamiliar or clinical environments
  
• Support staff by creating positive moments of joy and connection
  
• Keep records of each visit for volunteer coordination and care notes
  
• Maintain high safety, hygiene, and professional standards at all times
  

Ideal Volunteers:

• Own a dog with current therapy animal certification
  
• Are comfortable with varied environments and emotional settings
  
• Want to be part of a thoughtful, patient-centered care team
  
• Are reliable, attentive, and passionate about animal-assisted interventions
  

What You’ll Receive:

• Hospice volunteer and pet therapy training
  
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to patient visits (if applicable)
  
• A rewarding volunteer experience that blends compassion, connection, and purpose
  

Join our growing hospice family and be part of something truly impactful—for you, for your pet, and for those we serve.