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Published 2/6/26 4:01PM
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Hospice Vigil Volunteer

Heartland Hospice - Philadelphia, PA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bala Cynwyd, PA
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Hours vary and are often short notice. Vigil may take place at a residential home or a long-term care facility.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Full Background check will be completed.

    Description

    Heartland Hospice is looking for individuals to provide a supportive presence to patients and their families in their time of need. Vigil Volunteers are trained to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families during the patients final days and hours. Volunteers need to be comfortable with the dying process and be able to maintain a calm and peaceful environment. Volunteers may play quiet music, read or just hold a patients hand to provide support.

    Hours and locations needed vary and are often short notice. Volunteers will be provided a full trainings prior to sitting vigil.

    Location

    On-site
    333 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, USA
    Suite 401

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