Nonprofit
Companionship Volunteers for Hospice Patients & Families
Details
Description
Companionship volunteers are needed to visit and enrich the quality of life for patients with a life-shortening diagnosis who is receiving hospice care. This program, with adequate training, allows volunteers to be matched once on one with a patient. The volunteer will be able to have his/her autonomy to choose various ways to offer kindness through companionship, which may include general dialogue, reading, sharing musical talents, and at times just simply holding their hand.
The volunteer can also set their own schedule that is convenient for both parties. Typically, a volunteer would make a companionship visit 2-4 times monthly from approx. 30 minutes to a couple of hours.. Additionally, visits could involve helping the family cope by offering respite time as the family member runs errands or running errands or running errands for them, helping with light housework, or helping to prepare meals. Whether you are retired, a student needing volunteer hours, or just wanting to make a difference for others, this is an extremely meaningful and rewarding way to contribute to your community.
Companionship volunteers are needed to visit and enrich the quality of life for patients with a life-shortening diagnosis who is receiving hospice care. This program, with adequate training, allows volunteers to be matched once on one with a patient. The volunteer will be able to have his/her autonomy to choose various ways to offer kindness through companionship, which may include general dialogue, reading, sharing musical talents, and at times just simply holding their hand.
The volunteer can also set their own schedule that is convenient for both parties. Typically, a volunteer would make a companionship visit 2-4 times monthly from approx. 30 minutes to a couple of hours.. Additionally, visits could involve helping the family cope by offering respite time as the family member runs errands or running errands or running errands for them, helping with light housework, or helping to prepare meals. Whether you are retired, a student needing volunteer hours…
Location
Facilities, or Patients homes
Suite 102
Directions
In City Center, down the street from Jose Tequilas
Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity
Once I receive your information, you will be called for an interview, once the interview is complete you will be handed a packet of information to fill out.
From there I will run a background check, you will schedule a drug test through LabCorp paid for by Gentiva. Once I get your background check and drug screen back you will need a current TB test which can be done in office.
Then from there you will do education and a test.
Once that is complete you will be set up with your patient!
Can be overwhelming at first but the process can go smoothly and quickly depending on YOU!
