Therapy Team Volunteer Application for Animals
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at UCHealth at University of Colorado Hospital with your Therapy Animal. Therapy Dogs and their handlers play an important and meaningful role in providing service to patients and their loved ones. We hope you find your experience here to be valuable and worthwhile.
New Volunteer Sign up Process. Please complete two applications: one for Therapy Animal AND one for Handler
- Step One: Complete the online application below.
- Therapy Dog Certification from either Therapy Dogs International, Denver Pet Partners, or Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
- Rabies Shot Information.
- Current Health Certificate with vaccination list from your veterinarian.
Step Two:Upload the following three forms:
Step Three: Complete Handler application (see separate online application under Therapy Animals).
Step Four: Send an email to uchvolunteerservices@uchealth.org to request an interview with you and your therapy animal.
Step Five:Complete 2-3 shadow visits with an experienced Therapy Animal team as part of your training.
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team of volunteers making a difference at UCHealth. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 720.848.1886.
Volunteer Services and Shadowing
Jenny Ricklefs, Manager, 720.848.4068, Jennifer.Ricklefs@uchealth.org
Amanda Murphy,Coordinator 720.848.4070, UCHvolunteerservices@uchealth.org
12605 East 16th Ave, Mail Stop F771, Aurora CO 80045