Bring Comfort and Joy: Volunteer for Our Pet Therapy Program Are you passionate about animals and eager to make a difference? We’re seeking dedicated pet therapy volunteers to join our Coffee & Chat Program, where you can share the healing power of pets with elderly residents in aged care homes.

What You’ll Do:

• Bring your well-behaved pet to visit residents
• Engage residents in gentle interactions with your pet, such as petting and cuddling
• Participate in activities that incorporate your pet, like simple tricks or exercises
• Build positive connections and enhance the well-being of residents through pet therapy

Why Volunteer? Pet therapy has proven benefits for enhancing emotional and mental well-being. By volunteering with your therapy pet, you’ll provide comfort, companionship, and joy to elderly residents, creating uplifting experiences and fostering a warm, supportive environment.

Program Details:

• Dedication: We're looking for people to create new friendships with our residents and as such, would hope you'd want to visit that friend approximately 10 times over a six-month period. You are also welcome to provide pet therapy on a more casual basis if you'd prefer.
• Requirements: You will be over 18 and willing to pass a National Criminal History Check (provided and paid for) and be consistently available. Your pet will go through an approval process prior to commencing.

We’re Looking For:

• Volunteers with a friendly and calm pet who can provide gentle, positive interactions
• Individuals who enjoy engaging with others and creating joyful experiences
• Reliable and punctual volunteers who can build meaningful connections with residents

Benefits:

• Use the healing power of your pet to enrich the lives of elderly residents
• Foster strong connections and provide valuable emotional support
• Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing community well-being through pet therapy

Interested? If you’re excited to share the joy and comfort of your pet with elderly residents, apply to join our Pet Therapy Program today.

SVCS is a leading Catholic provider of Aged Care Services in Australia. SVCS offers quality residential, community and independent living services through more than 20 facilities and locations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. St Vincent's has been providing health care in Australia for more than 155 years. The legacy entrusted to us by the Sisters of Charity and their Founder, Mary Aikenhead continues to inspire the service provided to our residents in a caring, friendly atmosphere, underpinned by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Equal Opportunity At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.