This is an in-person program.
\nSt. John Ambulance&rsquo\;s Therapy Dog Program takes a volun teer and their dog into hospitals\, seniors' residences or nursing homes o n a weekly basis. Through petting\, affection\, and regular visitation\, m any people benefit both physically and emotionally from the unconditional love of a dog\, while also providing the volunteer with a unique and rewar ding \;volunteer experience.
\nThe program continues to grow\, boasting more than 3\,500 volunteer dog teams providing over 275\,000 hour s of their time visiting hospitals\, retirement residences\, care faciliti es\, schools and universities. \; The friendly attention and acceptanc e of these four-legged volunteers are always greatly appreciated.
\nTherapy dog services are provided in a wide range of community settings su ch as:
\nHospitals
Seniors residences and care facilities
Schools\, universities and colleges
Community centres and libraries \;
The Therapy Dog program provides opportunities \;for
individuals to:
Talk with the volunteer and the dog
Feel\, to
uch\, pet and cuddle the dog
Receive unconditional love from the dog<
br />Carry-out or practice an activity in the presence of the dog
More information on therapy dogs at St. John Ambulance \;here.