|
| |
-
 Pets on Wheels
-
-
"Love licks loneliness!!!"
Cold noses are warming hearts all over Anne Arundel County Maryland.
Dedicated volunteers and their pets team up to brighten the days of
residents in long term care facilities, helping loneliness to disappear.
Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 1 hour per week visiting a
facility of their choice. Friendships are established and the very
strong human-animal bond brings happiness to everyone. Residents,
families, nurses, doctors, and volunteers all appreciate the power of the
unconditional love pets can bring. Click
HERE to visit the Pets on Wheels Visitation Gallery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare animal for visit to nursing home
- Make sure pet is clean, well-groomed, and
nails/claws are trimmed
- Make sure your pet's immunizations are
completely maintained
- Take animal to visiting site as friendly
visitor
- Be prepared to clean up after the animal, if
necessary
- Record visit in site sign-in book
- Contact Pets on Wheels with any
questions/comments or concerns
- Contact nursing home staff for any immediate
problems that may arise
Skills Required
- Feel comfortable in nursing home/geriatric setting
- Enjoy sharing your pet with others
- Be able to promote your pet as a friendly visitor
to the people you visit and staff
Training Provided
- Orientation with the Pets on Wheels Program
- Opportunity to observe a pet visiting on site with
an established volunteer
- Optional ongoing training/workshops to share
experiences and strategies with other
volunteers
Time Required
- At least one visit per week for one hour
|
