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Published 14 days ago
Veteran-to-Veteran Hospice Patient Support Volunteer - OhioHealth At Home
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lexington, OH
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
6-8 hours per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
4
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
VETERANS NEEDED! START ASAP! CALL 740-341-6864 TODAY!
OhioHealth At Home Hospice Veteran-to-Veteran Program Support Volunteers:
- Provide support and companionship to fellow Veterans at end-of-life
- Sit bedside and offer conversation/listening ear
- Deliver veteran appreciation packets to veteran patients
- Perform Veteran pinning ceremonies for veteran patients
Qualifications:
- Completion of OhioHealth At Home hospice volunteer training
- Commitment to the philosophy and goals of hospice
- Emotional maturity, sensitivity, listening skills
- Reference and background check (including fingerprinting)
- Completion of TB blood test and yearly flu vaccination
- Skills in listening, empathy and acceptance of people in their current life stage
- Understanding of grief and loss issues
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to commit to at least 4-8 hours of volunteer work per month
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, Jennifer Porter at 740-341-6864.
Location
On-site
Lexington area
50 Industrial Dr, Richland/Morrow/Crawford/Ashland counties, Lexington, Ohio, US
Richland/Morrow/Crawford/Ashland counties
Richland/Morrow/Crawford/Ashland counties
