Hospice Dog Support Volunteer (Unpaid)

Job Description Comfort Dog Volunteer – Share Your Pet's Gentle SpiritOrganization: Superior HospiceLocation: 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 companionshipCreate a sense of calm and connection for patients and familiesMonitor your dog's comfort and behavior, ensuring a safe experienceCommunicate any patient concerns or needs to the hospice teamParticipate in hospice orientation and pet therapy-specific onboardingWhat You Bring:A therapy dog certified through Pet Partners, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, or similarAn open heart and desire to serve people facing end-of-life challengesSensitivity to emotional and spiritual needsWillingness to drive throughout our metro service areaBenefits of Volunteering:Watch the bond between human and animal create powerful emotional supportFlexible scheduling to fit your availabilityLearn from a team that values empathy and dignity above allBe part of a new movement in hospice care that honors the full human experienceWe invite you to take part in something extraordinary—with your dog by your side.