Hospice Dog Support Volunteer (Unpaid)

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.