Activities involved
Animal Care
Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Join Our Therapy Pet Team – Volunteers with Pets Needed (dogs or cats)
5 hours
/ monthly
As needed
By becoming a member of the Therapeutic Paws of Canada™ team you get to: 🐾Work with your best friend 🐾Volunteer to help those in need 🐾Gain a sense of community 🐾Meet new people 🐾Give your dog/cat a job that is impactful 🐾Contribute back to your community 🐾Influence and affect someone’s day by visiting with your dog/cat Therapeutic Paws of Canada™ does NOT train dogs or their handler, nor do we evaluate/certify personal support or service dogs. We do evaluate qualified prospective teams to ensure their ability to participate in our pet therapy programs. 🐾Handler and their pet must successfully pass the appropriate therapy dog or cat evaluation 🐾Handler and their pet must successfully complete a series of monitored visits 🐾Handler must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check 🐾Handler must provide three (3) references that know both the handler and their pet For further information, see our FAQs https://tpoc.ca/become-a-volunteer/
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteering with Therapeutic Paws of Canada offers a deeply rewarding way to give back by sharing the comfort and joy your pet naturally brings to others. Building meaningful connections with seniors, children, students, and community members, while strengthening the bond with your own pet as you work together as a team. You gain a strong sense of purpose, personal growth, and fulfillment as you support people in hospitals, long‑term care homes, schools, and crisis‑response setting
Activities involved
Animal Care
Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth