Visiting
Description:
Our Visiting Volunteers help facilitate visits between clients and their hospitalized pets. These volunteers will help escort and comfort incoming clients who have a patient staying with us for treatment on a prolonged basis.
Responsibilities:
- Escorting clients to and from our hospital wards
- Ensuring the wards are clean and prepared for visits
- Checking clients in during visitation period
- Managing visit schedule and timeline
Qualities/Skills:
- Organized and detail oriented
- Ability to follow direction and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently and with other volunteers
- Ability to lift/ carry up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working directly with clients
- Emotional ability to handle difficult situations involving clients or patients
Requirements:
- A minimum commitment of six months
- A weekly shift between one and two hours
- Attendance at orientation and on-site training
- Effective communication skills, including basic English language fluency
Available Shifts:
- Evening shifts available seven days a week from 5:30-6:30 pm (but may require additional set-up/clean-up time)
- Afternoon shifts available on Saturday and Sunday, time to be finalized
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