Hospice Dog Support Volunteer (Unpaid)
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Comfort Dog Volunteer – Share Your Pet’s Gentle Spirit
Organization: Superior Hospice
Location: Greater Twin Cities Metro (21 counties)
Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)
Apply Today: Email Paige Lubiani at paige.lubiani@superiorhospice.net with your resume and a brief note on why you want to volunteer.
Bring comfort, reduce loneliness, and create small moments of happiness—simply by sharing the presence of your certified therapy dog with someone in hospice care. As a Comfort Dog Volunteer with Superior Hospice, you and your pup will become a welcome light in someone’s day.
Role Responsibilities:
Visit patients in-home or in senior living communities to offer animal-assisted companionship
Create a sense of calm and connection for patients and families
Monitor your dog’s comfort and behavior, ensuring a safe experience
Communicate any patient concerns or needs to the hospice team
Participate in hospice orientation and pet therapy-specific onboarding
What You Bring:
A therapy dog certified through Pet Partners, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, or similar
An open heart and desire to serve people facing end-of-life challenges
Sensitivity to emotional and spiritual needs
Willingness to drive throughout our metro service area
Benefits of Volunteering:
Watch the bond between human and animal create powerful emotional support
Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
Learn from a team that values empathy and dignity above all
Be part of a new movement in hospice care that honors the full human experience
We invite you to take part in something extraordinary—with your dog by your side.
Requirements
Hospice Care Volunteer
- Location:
- Edina