The purpose of this volunteer role is to enrich the lives of residents and clients by providing safe, calming and meaningful interactions with a friendly, well-behaved animal companion. As a Paw-sitive Companion, you and your pet will help create moments of comfort, connection and companionship.
Key Responsibilities
* Share calm, friendly interactions between your pet and residents, creating moments of comfort, joy, and emotional connection.
* Support residents to engage safely with your pet, ensuring interactions match their preferences and abilities.
* Create a warm, relaxed atmosphere during visits, helping residents feel at ease, included, and uplifted.
* Encourage gentle conversation and reminiscence, using your pet as a bridge to spark stories, smiles, and positive memories.
* Observe residents' responses and adapt the interaction, ensuring each visit feels respectful, safe, and meaningful.
Personal skills and qualities
* Reliability, consistency and commitment
* Ability to build genuine connections with older people
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time commitment
* Whether you can offer one hour a week or one hour a month, your time helps create moments that matter for our residents
* Flexible time and commitment
* Be a valuable part of our volunteer team and receive ongoing support throughout your volunteering
* Enjoy exclusive Whiddon perks, including discounts and special offers
* Receive recognition through our Everyday Heroes Program, milestone awards and many other volunteer appreciation initiatives
* Access to confidential support via Employee Assistance Program
Advertised: 07 May 2026
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