Volunteers Make a Difference
Want to Volunteer?
Whether you have a pet or not, you are welcome to join Companions, Inc.. We always have a need for volunteers to help with events, fundraising, advertising, and lots of other things. If you would like to support us with a paid membership, please see our Membership page.
If you have a pet, be it a cat, dog, guinea pig, rabbit, bearded dragon or parrot, or other animal, as long as your pet meets the requirements you are welcome in our organization.
PET REQUIREMENTS
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Pet must be well-groomed
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Pet must pass health & fecal screening yearly (Companions, Inc. pays for current, active members)
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Pets must be up to date on all immunizations
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Pets must be collared and on a leash at all times–NO choke, prong or Gentle Leader collars. Standard collars ONLY.
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Dogs must demonstrate obedience to basic commands
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Pets should be familiar with mobility equipment
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Pets must be tolerant of tile floors surfaces, unfamiliar sounds, movements, smells and warmer temperatures inside the facilities
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Pet must have an affectionate, calm, trusting temperament with NO history of aggression toward people OR other animals
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Pets must tolerate various ways of being petted by strangers
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If pet can perform tricks, that’s a plus!
MY PET MEETS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS
What’s Next?
First, fill out the form below which will go to our initial contact person. He or she will call you and give you a bit more information about the process, which is abbreviated below, and answer questions.
You should schedule a “Canine Good Citizen Test” because you will need to show your pet’s passing certificate.
You will then contact the Volunteer Services Office at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Tell them you are getting started with Companions and start their training process.
Once you have completed the above, a screener will set up a time to evaluate your pet’s readiness to become a Companion’s volunteer.
You will then take your pet to get a health screening with your veterinarian.
Once this is complete, you will be accompanied on your first visit with one of our Companion’s volunteers – then you are on your own to go do the good work!