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Hospice Volunteer (College Students - Medical/Healthcare/Social Agency/Public Health): Experience the beauty and meaning of end-of-life care. Join a compassionate team that supports patients and families during one of life’s most profound journeys.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near northeast ohio, OH
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Volunteers give us 4-6 hours a month, visiting patients 2-4 times over that period. Their observations are part of the clinical team's assessment, so it really does count toward the patients' well being.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
12
Cause Areas:
Family, Health & Medicine, Religion & Spirituality, Veterans, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
We ask that have a desire to give your presence to support patients and families during one of life's most profound journeys.
Description
Heartland Volunteers:
Provide comfort, compassion, and an extra layer of support to individuals and families at the end of life. Some volunteers provide administrative support.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Gain real-world experience in end-of-life care
- Contribute meaningful reports to an interdisciplinary team
- Build empathy, communication, and bedside skills
- Learn patient-centered care in a hospice setting
- Share conversations, stories, and reflections
Experience
- The dignity and beauty of hospice care
- Deep connections with patients and families
- The power of presence, listening, and compassion
- A richer understanding of the human side of medicine
- Opportunities to honor veterans
Interested? Have questions? Respond to us.
Training is provided. Just bring your heart to serve!
Location
On-site
Patient residences in Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio, OH, USA
