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Music Therapy Volunteers - Philadelphia

ECHO Hospice of Pennsylvania, LLC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    We will work with you and our patients to create a schedule that accommodates both parties. Must be able to complete minimum of 25 hours of volunteering within first 90 days.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Background check, drug test, and TB skin testing will be provided free of charge

    Description

    There's nothing quite like the power of music. For Hospice patients, music therapy provides much-needed physical and emotional relief. As a Music Therapy Volunteer, you'll be making a lasting and positive difference in someone's life. This is a great opportunity for not only music therapy students, but for anyone who enjoys playing music! A general hospice orientation will be provided prior to patient contact

    Description:

    • Play music for Hospice patients to provide them with physical and emotional peace
    • Provide companionship, active listening, bedside sitting, reading, etc.
    Qualifications:
    • Provide own instrument
    • Must be able to play an instrument (guitar, harp, violin, piano, etc)
    • Reliable and punctual
    • Compassionate, enthusiastic, and supportive
    • Must be able to pass a background test and drug test
    • Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance
    • Must be able to complete minimum of 25 hours of volunteering within first 90 days
    • Bilingual a plus

    There's nothing quite like the power of music. For Hospice patients, music therapy provides much-needed physical and emotional relief. As a Music Therapy Volunteer, you'll be making a lasting and positive difference in someone's life. This is a great opportunity for not only music therapy students, but for anyone who enjoys playing music! A general hospice orientation will be provided prior to patient contact

    Description:

    • Play music for Hospice patients to provide them with physical and emotional peace
    • Provide companionship, active listening, bedside sitting, reading, etc.
    Qualifications:
    • Provide own instrument
    • Must be able to play an instrument (guitar, harp, violin, piano, etc)
    • Reliable and punctual
    • Compassionate, enthusiastic, and supportive
    • Must be able to pass a background test and drug test
    • Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance
    • Must be able to complete minimum of 25 hours of volunteering within first 90 days
    • Bilingual a plus

    Location

    On-site
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

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