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Be Part of Someone's Legacy--Become a Hospice Volunteer in Queens!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Flushing, NY
Details
Commitment Details:
3-4 hours per week; 1 year commitment
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
100
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
clerical, hospice, nursing home, administrative, pediatric, companionship, end of life, patient, pal
Description
MJHS Hospice provides a specialized program of care and services for end-of-life patients. MJHS Hospice provides care for pediatric and adult patients in homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities, inpatient facilities and hospitals.
MJHS Hospice Volunteer opportunities include:
- Providing support and companionship to patients and their families
- Participating in leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, playing games with patients
- Supporting or organizing group activities for patients
- Listening compassionately to patients and their families
- Providing office or clerical support for our hospice team
- Complementary therapies
- Requirements for all categories of volunteers:
- 18 years or older
- 15 hours of training (4 hours training for clerical/office volunteers)
- Background Check (no charge to applicant)
- Medical Clearance (no charge to applicant)
- 3-4 hours per week
- 1 year commitment
- Required skills for patient visits: discretion, patience, compassion and dedication
- Preferred clerical and office support skills include: receptionist skills, computer skills, organizational skills and filing
- For more information on how to become a MJHS Hospice Volunteer please call:
- Queens and Nassau: Denise Jones, Volunteer Coordinator; 347-633-3421 or DEJONES@MJHS.ORG
Location
Opportunities Available Throughout Queens, Flushing, New York, US
