Licensed Massage Therapist Volunteers needed for hospice patients in Marshall County

Licensed Massage Therapist Volunteer needed for hospice patients in Marshall County

Thank you for considering volunteering with Enhabit Health - Hospice! We are looking for volunteers to provide free services to hospice patients in their homes in Marshall County. Volunteers are needed to provide massages to hospice patients. NO medical experience needed. By being there, you will also give patients support through socialization and companionship. Applicants must be licensed by the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board

Volunteers are welcome to provide assistance during the day, after hours, or on weekends. Volunteer commitment is flexible to volunteer’s schedule.

Requirements

We provide free training for all our volunteers. We prepare our volunteers to understand the complexity of issues & feelings that surround hospice care & end of life. Our care process is designed to maximize our patient’s quality of life & offer our patients & their love ones comfort, support & guidance when facing a terminal illness. Therefore, volunteers must complete the application & orientation processes. To ensure the safety of patients & volunteers Enhabit will do background screenings, & require volunteers to provide a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance. A 2-step TB skin test will be provided by Enhabit. Volunteers must have reliable transportation, must be dependable, & can complete written documentation.

Jr. volunteers ages 14-18 may volunteer in the patient’s home if they are accompanied & supervised by an adult volunteer.

Please contact me if you think you would be interested in volunteering. Whatever your talent or passion we can turn into a volunteer opportunity. See our other ads on Volunteer Match. I look forward to hearing from you today!

Crissy H. Faulkner, BSW Volunteer Coordinator