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Published 11 days ago
Become a Compassionate & Friendly Visitor to Hospice Patients in Your Community
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Commitment Details:
Flexible, We will work with your schedule!
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
25
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
TB testing, Drug & Health Screenings, Background Check, Comprehensive Orientation & Training
Description
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of DC needs compassionate people to make friendly visits to our patients living in their homes or nursing facilities the around DC. Being a hospice volunteer is profoundly rewarding and there is no medical or personal care involved! Visits are based on your schedule and close to your home or work. You receive extensive support, comprehensive training, and screenings at no cost.
Some of the ways YOU can make a difference...
- Providing companionship (from simple conversations to exploring deep feelings)
- Reading aloud to the patient or listening to music together
- Looking at photos together and sharing memories (life review)
- Sitting with a patient so caregivers have free time (respite)
- Journaling or scrapbooking (helping the patient record their history)
- Watching movies or playing games
- Simply being present
Location
On-site
Washington, DC
3451 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019, USA
