One‑on‑One or Small‑Group Pet Therapy Visits, Residential Care, Woy Woy
Core
Volunteer visits residents in aged care facilities with a well-behaved pet (dog, bird, or rabbit) to provide companionship, reduce loneliness, and spark conversation.
Role type
Volunteer pet therapy visitor
Builds
Emotional support and social connection for elderly residents
Domain
Aged care / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, patience, empathy, mobility to move room-to-room
Responsibilities
Move room-to-room and spend time in common spaces with residents, engage in gentle interactions with animals and people, provide comfort and companionship
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