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Published 12 days ago
End of Life Care Volunteers-Lancaster, Sarpy, Douglas, Saunders, Cass, Washington Counties
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Omaha, NE
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
1 hour per week
Description
As a Hospice volunteer, the benefits you will gain are unmeasurable. You will have a greater appreciation for life and a better understanding of what truly is important.
Our volunteers help provide assistance to both the patient and the family in fulfilling ones end of life journey. They do that by:
- Providing compassionate non medical care
- Providing companionship
- Interaction and involvement in hobbies or activities
- Reading; Favorite books, current events or Scripture
- Writing; Journals, letters or memories to pass on to loved ones
- Healing Therapies; Pet Therapy and healing touch
Volunteers are also able to assist family members by:
- Providing a listening ear
- Giving the caregiver a needed break
- Peace of mind knowing your loved one has companionship
No experience necessary. End of Life Training and on-going education provided.
Location
On-site
Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington, Pottawattamie, Omaha, Nebraska, US
