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Published 12/2/25 8:55AM

Assist by Capturing Meaningful Life Stories from Hospice Patients

Hospice Compassus
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Washington PA, PA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    ongoing
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    initial TB test which our program will pay for the cost

    Description

    Hospice Compassus is looking to match talented volunteers with elders near the end of life who have a tale to tell. A life story volunteer capture a patient's meaninful moments and can develop a scrap book or other ideas to capture a biography featuring the patient recalling his or her life stories.

    Hospice Compassus volunteer orienation is provided free of charge to help you learn many skills required to be and outstanding life story volunteer. A volunteer will also receive training in "life story/review" interview techniques, and to improve their techincal and creative skills.

    Hospice Compassus is very flexible for sceduling training around the volunteer's scedule.

    Hospice Compassus provides coverage for the following counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery.

    Please contact our volunteer coordinator Kathleen OConnor (215-557-7300) for any additional questions, and how to onboard with our program.

    Location

    On-site
    601 West Office Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington PA, Pennsylvania, US
    Suite 125

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