Upcoming One-Time Events
J. Willard Marriott Library De-stress
Tuesday, April 22nd
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
This event is to help students de-stress before their finals. The students love spending time with the animals.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 295 S. 1500 E., Salt Lake City
U of U College of Science
Dogs & Donuts De-stressing
Wednesday, April 23rd
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
The Dogs & Donuts De-stressing event is back! They have asked ITA to join, as their goals are to provide the students with some light-hearted de-stressing as they prepare for their final exams. They hope to give the students a much needed break from studying so they can head into their final exams with a little less stress.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 1390 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
U of U CNC OR & Main OR Staff De-Stress
Tuesday, April 29th
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The stress of the Operating Room (OR) is difficult and the U of U hospital wants to give their staff time to love on dogs and de-stress.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 175 N Medical Drive, Salt Lake City
University of Utah Athletic Department Finals Week
Wednesday, April 23rd
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Prior to finals week, the University of Utah wants to provide support and stress relief for student athletes. This event will provide a moment of calm for students prior to the end of the year and the stressful final exam period.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 1825 E. South Campus Drive, Salt Lake City
U of U CNC OR & Main OR Staff De-Stress
Tuesday, April 29th
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
The stress of the Operating Room (OR) is difficult and the U of U hospital wants to give their staff time to love on dogs and de-stress.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 175 N Medical Drive, Salt Lake City
Cannon Building Wellness Council
Wednesday, April 30th
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The employees of Utah's Department of Health and Human Services are dedicated to improving the lives of all Utah residents. This event is to help them focus on taking care of themselves during times of stress. Our animals will help center them and bring them joy so they can feel more relaxed at work.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 288 N. 1460W., Salt Lake City
Huntsman Cancer Hospital Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 6th
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
This is an annual event at Huntsman Cancer Hospital that all of the staff look forward to. You will walk your pet through the hospital, saying hello to staff before reaching the final common destination. You do not need to be onboarded with Huntsman Cancer Hospital to participate and you will receive a meal at The Point or Bistro as a thank you!
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 1950 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City
Varex Imaging De-Stress
Tuesday, May 6th
1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Varex is highlighting mental health month by showing their employees various resources to help with mental health. Our teams will provide employees with space and time to decompress.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 1678 S Pioneer Road, Salt Lake City
U of U Sugarhouse Health Center Nurses Week
Wednesday, May 7th
9:00 A.M. - 10:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Help the University of Utah Hospital Staff at the Sugarhouse Health Center celebrate Nurses Week! Nurses are always putting patients first. The U wants to give them the time and opportunity to put themselves first by spending a few minutes with you and your dog.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 1280 E. Stringham Ave, Sugarhouse
U of U South Jordan Health Center Nurses Week
Wednesday, May 7th
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Help the clinical staff at the U of U South Jordan Health Center de-stress so they can provide better care to patients. This event will help the team celebrate Nurses Week.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 5126 W Daybreak Parkway, South Jordan
University of Utah Hospital Nurses Week
Thursday, May 8th
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The nurses work hard all year to take care of patients, the community, and each other. This event will be a nice way to say "thank you" and brighten their day. The staff love to interact with you and your animals. This event will help reduce their stress and anxiety and give them a nice break during the busy work day.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 50 N Medical Dr., Salt Lake City
Huntsman Mental Health Institute Nurses Week
Thursday, May 8th
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The staff at HMHI experience challenging situations every day while caring for patients. This event will provide them with a break from routine and a nice moment to connect with you and your animal.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City
U of U Farmington Clinic Nurses' Week
Friday, May 9th
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Help U of U health acknowledge the amazing staff at their Farmington clinic by attending this event. The nurses work hard to care for patients every day, this event gives them a moment to care for themselves.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 165 N University Ave., Farmington
IMC Caregiver Appreciation Week
Monday, May 12th
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Group 1: 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Group 2: 12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
The therapy animals bring joy, peace, and relaxation to staff members during every visit. This event will help celebration caregiver appreciation week!
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 5121 S. Cottonwood Street, Murray
Activity Days for Youth Group of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Tuesday, May 13th
4:45 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The goal of this presentation and visit is to teach kids about therapy animals and how they differ from other support animals. We are looking for teams who love kids and want to talk about the different facilities they visit.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 2030 West Chateau Avenue (5225 S.), Taylorsville
Huntsman Cancer Hospital Clinical Trials Retreat
Thursday, May 15th
9:45 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
This is an annual retreat for the Clinical Trials office. They do not have regular visits for teams, so we want to support them during this retreat. Teams will be walking through the area to visit people at their desks before they go to the clinic.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City
St. Mark's Employee De-Stress
Friday, May 16th
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Group 1: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Group 2: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
This will be a calming and fun event for St. Mark's Hospital Staff.
*This event will be held OUTDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 1200 E. 3900 S., Salt Lake City
U of U Hospital - Madsen Building Nurse Week
Monday, May 19th
12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Help support the University of Utah nurses at the Madsen Building by giving them time and space to destress. You and your animal will help them feel appreciated and rejuvenated.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 555 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City
Sandy Police Department De-Stress
Tuesday, May 20th
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
This will be a peer support activity for the Sandy Police Department. Officers have a high stress job and spending time with therapy animals will help them relax and focus on their mental health.
*This event will be held OUTDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 10000 S Centennial Pkwy, Sandy
University Orthopedic Center Nurses' Week
Wednesday, May 21st
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Help support the nurses at the University of Utah Orthopedic Center during this nurses' week event. This event will provide them with a moment to relax so they can provide better care to patients.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
VA SOAR Strategic Planning Meeting
Thursday, May 22nd
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
This meeting is for a group of social workers, psychologists, MDs, nurses, and pharmacists. They have lost a lot of team members recently causing burnout and morale difficulties. You and your pet will be there to provide psychological safety allowing staff to feel safe enough to speak up about their concerns.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 500 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City
Salt Lake County Employee Wellness Day
Wednesday, June 18th
12:0 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
The focus of the Salt Lake County Employee Wellness program in June is reducing stress and burnout and increasing resilience. You and your therapy animal will give employees a break from their day-to-day job. As public servants, county employees have a high stress job and we want to give them an opportunity to relieve some stress.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: 2100 S. State Street, Salt Lake City
Arthritis Foundation JA Family Summit
Friday, July 11th
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
Group 1: 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Group 2: 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The JA Family Summit is a nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis and childhood rheumatic diseases. They focus on education, health, wellness, and fun for families children, and young adults. Our teams will be in the Panda Bear Clinic that provides hands on opportunities for kids to interact with medical equipment and learn about what health care professionals do.
*This event will be held OUTDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City
Royal Family Kids Camp
Friday, August 1st
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
This is the 22nd year of the Royal Family Kids Camp! This is a week long summer camp for abused and neglected children who are in foster care. Our teams will provide a soothing and calming atmosphere for children to brighten their day.
*This event will be held INDOORS & OUTDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: Big Canyon Ranch, 175 Big Canyon Lane, Wanship
American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly
3-DAY EVENT!
Sunday, September 7th: 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 PM
Monday, September 8th: 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Tuesday, September 9th: 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
*TEAMS NEEDED*
This is the largest gathering of Emergency Physicians in the U.S. The professionals in this field could use a moment to de-stress with you and your animals.
*This event will be held INDOORS*
To sign up for this event:
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
To participate in any of these volunteer opportunities please contact the office!
Email: VolunteerCoordinator@TherapyAnimals.org OR call (801) 272-3439