Phoenix location - Senior volunteer needed - very flexible schedule!

If you have a kind heart, are a good listener, and want your volunteer time to feel truly meaningful, this opportunity may be the perfect fit. We are looking for a companionship/friendship volunteer to spend time with one of our senior patients living in Phoenix.

One of the great things about this volunteer opportunity is the flexibility with YOUR schedule. As long as it matches the patient's needs, you can select the day and time. As a courtesy, once the schedule is set, we ask that it stay stable.

WHAT DOES A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER IN PATIENT SUPPORT DO?

Patient needs vary, but these are some common things we do:

• • Listen to stories
  • Have a conversation about life
  • Sit with them and listen to music or watch TV
  • Give the family a short respite
  • Do their hobbies with them
  • Get them a small snack or water

If this sounds good, you will receive hospice classroom training, supplemental healthcare training, and will have a joint first patient visit with the volunteer coordinator so you feel confident and comfortable.

We are looking for an hour each week, but if you have more time to spare, that's ok too!

REQUIREMENTS:

• • Valid Arizona Driver's License
  • You must 18 or older
  • A negative Tuberculosis test result (you can bring a test result from your doctor or we can do this test in training)
  • Background check
  • Drug Screening
  • Two-hour training class
  • Take-home test and exercises corresponding to classroom training
  • Ability to volunteer at least one hour a week

ABOUT US:

AdvisaCare Home Care and Hospice exists to support people during the most challenging times of their lives. The volunteer is part of a professional care team that comes alongside patients and families to help however we can. We provide care and comfort to patients and families all over The Valley - from Buckeye to Apache Junction, Anthem to Casa Grande and everywhere in between.

Please contact us for more details and to answer any questions.

Thank you so much for considering! Your time will mean a lot to the patient and family!