Nonprofit
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Published 18 hours ago

Hospice Patient/Family Companionship Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Long Beach, CA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Looking for regular visits to Hospice patient as a companion
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Family, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Be able to have your own transportation to visit your patient, Health Screening will be required

    Description

    Roze Room is a leading provider of Hospice and Palliative Care to Southern California communities. We are looking for Patient/Family Volunteers in the Los Angeles, South Bay, Ventura, Valley, Inland Empire and San Gabriel Areas. THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION; THIS IS TO VOLUNTEER. We are looking for individuals with a caring heart, who are interested in making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and their families, where they reside. No Experience necessary. You too can make a difference with just your presence, and a smile with this rewarding opportunity.

    Please join us! Patient/Family Volunteers work directly with the patients and families, providing friendly visits, companionship and caregiver support. Examples of services provided by our Patient/Family Volunteers include: companionship, active listening, reminiscing, caregiver support, reading to the patient, listening to music together, walking the patient’s dog, playing an instrument, light housekeeping, and playing cards or games with the patient. The visits schedule is flexible and depends upon volunteer and patient availability. Patient/Family Volunteers are asked to volunteer 4-8 hours per month with regular visits. Office volunteers are welcome as well.

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be 18 years or older.
    • California driver license or ID.
    • Proof of current auto insurance.
    • Social security card.
    • Health Care Clearances Hospice Training and Background Checks are provided free of charge through Roze Room Hospice.

    Location

    On-site

    Patients home or bed in a facility - Location varies

    Long Beach, CA, USA
    Directions

    This is a HOME hospice opportunity. You would be visiting a patient where they reside. Many different patient opportunities available, therefore many different parts of South Bay Region may be offered.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    If interested or you would just like to learn more? If that sounds like you, please email me at Volunteer@Rozeroom.org, call Emily at (310) 202-7693 OR just visit the link on our website for our blank Volunteering application. Help dying people in your community feel loved, by volunteering to be their companion! Contact us to get started. Thank you

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