Pets as Therapy (PAT) Volunteer - Ogden Court Community Hospital, Wymondham

As a Registered PAT volunteer, you will make visits with your dog to interact with patients in their rooms or in a ward Day Room.

Role Responsibilities​

• Visiting hospital wards/clinics with your dog to interact with patients.
• ​Assessing the health, temperament and suitability of you dog prior to each hospital visit​.
• Liaising with a member of staff upon arrival to identify patients who are unsuitable for dog interaction​.
• Confidently engaging with patients and allowing patients to spend time with your dog​.
• Providing companionship and emotional support to patients.​

Time Commitment

Volunteering for this role involves an ongoing commitment of approximately 1-2 hours per week, usually during weekday afternoons.

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You will be supported by your Volunteer Coordinator, who will also support you through your induction and provide ongoing support throughout your time as a volunteer. ​

All volunteers will need complete a Standard DBS Check and provide two appropriate character references. All volunteers will need to attend our Volunteers’ Induction Session/Training.