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Pet Therapy
Are you interested in being a Pet Therapy volunteer?
The Humane Society of Genesee County looking for volunteers who are interested in taking puppies and kittens to area assisted living facilities. Studies show that people that interact with animals have reduced stress, less pain and are able to heal faster than people who do not have animals in their lives. If this sounds like a volunteer position you'd like to explore, please review the requirements of what it takes to be this special person!
Requirements for volunteers who want to provide pet therapy:
- Must be an active Humane Society of Genesee County volunteer
- Must have a minimum of 10 documented HSGC volunteer hours
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a strong understanding of people who may be challenged
- Must have a valid Michigan Driver's license
- Must attend the pet therapy volunteer training workshop (date TBA)
*To become a volunteer for HSGC, please go to the "Programs" and choose "Volunteering" from the drop down menu.
