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Friendly visits to seniors in Lansing, MI

Gentiva Hospice - Jackson, MI
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Jackson, MI
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Visiting seniors can be such a great experience. Visiting patient on hospice, at end of life, is a blessing. This opportunity also lets you learn about hospice. There are many myths. Hospice patients have a diagnosis of 6 months or less to live. Some people live less and other live many years. Our goal is to make the quality of life the best it can be. Some people live in their own homes and the caregiver may need a break but the patient needs compancy. Patients may also live in a facility.

    Our volunteers are able to visit and just have conversation. Thye may like to listen to music, play cards, work on puzzles, read or be read to, watch TV or do some other activities. The role of the volunteer is to have no hands on care. This all about the person, on service, and what brings the joy.

    Visiting seniors can be such a great experience. Visiting patient on hospice, at end of life, is a blessing. This opportunity also lets you learn about hospice. There are many myths. Hospice patients have a diagnosis of 6 months or less to live. Some people live less and other live many years. Our goal is to make the quality of life the best it can be. Some people live in their own homes and the caregiver may need a break but the patient needs compancy. Patients may also live in a facility.

    Our volunteers are able to visit and just have conversation. Thye may like to listen to music, play cards, work on puzzles, read or be read to, watch TV or do some other activities. The role of the volunteer is to have no hands on care. This all about the person, on service, and what brings the joy.

    Location

    On-site

    Gentiva Hospice

    1965 Boardman Rd, Jackson, MI 49202, USA
    Suite 2

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