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Hospice Volunteer: Home patient visits - (Volunteers 18+)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
Cause Areas:
Seniors & Retirement, Women
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
15+
Other Requirements:
Volunteers ages 15 -18 may visit facility patients only. Ages 18 and up may also visit home patients.
Description
A Friendly Visit to a Hospice Patients and their Family
VITAS is looking for a kind and caring volunteer (Age 18+) to visit a terminally ill patient at his home in Northwest Houston, zip code 77065. When you make friendly visits, run simple errands, provide a listening ear, and offer the gift of friendship at a crucial time, you can make a real difference in another's life. Yours, too!
A background check and TB testing is required. VITAS provides free training and orientation for volunteers to help learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Volunteering also strengthens your resume for a post-college career.
Location
On-site
Houston, Texas, US
