Sacred Life Hospice

How beautiful a day can be When kindness touches it! - George EllistonSacred Life Hospice is searching for compassionate individuals willing to donate a little time and friendship to those affected by terminal illness in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. If you are ready to become a part of an amazing program where you can make a true difference, Hospice volunteering is for you.Volunteers serve as a member of the hospice team by sharing skills and interests in a manner that provides comfort and enriches the quality of life for those served. Volunteers serve on a regularly scheduled basis and provide the following:Support services - companionship, friendly visiting, active listening, bedside sitting, letter writing.Sharing hobbies and special interests - reading, gardening, listening to music, sports, travel, crafts, etc.Assisting with errands - grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions and supplies, banking.Transport patient/family - appointments, shopping, social outings.Homemaking tasks - light housekeeping, dishes, laundry, meal preparation, child care.Position Qualifications:1. Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her own spirituality and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.2. Successful completion of the hospice's volunteer training and orientation program.3. Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.4. Ability to work within the interdisciplinary group.5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.