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Volunteer with Faulkner Hospital (Must be 55+)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
1 (3 hour) shift per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
55+
Other Requirements:
Training will be done by liaison and tech of the Emergency Department after the completion of onboarding by volunteer departments including hospital orientation and Health Stream modules. Day to day oversight after the completion of training.
Description
Become an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer and serve with the Faulkner Hospital - You must be age 55 or over.
Department: Emergency Department
Service Summary: This volunteer would help bring family members of patients in the ED back to their loved one in the department. They will also provide comfort care items to patients, examples being pillows, and warm blankets.
Duties:
- Walk family members back to patient in the ED
- Provide comfort care items to patients such as pillows and warm blankets
- Be a resource for staff on the floor who may need assistance with small tasks
Essential Skills Needed:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Commitment
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Ability to follow directions and take supervision
- Ability to be on feet for an extended period of time.
Watch our video to learn more: AmeriCorps Seniors
2 shifts available:
- 12:00 to 15:00 EST
- 15:00 to 18:00 EST
Location
On-site
Boston RSVP, Age Strong Commission, Boston City Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, US
Age Strong Commission, Boston City Hall
Age Strong Commission, Boston City Hall
