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Weekly Respite Support Hospice Volunteer - Relieve Family Caregiver Isolation and Burnout

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Test - performed on site with no cost to volunteer
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Respite care is necessary for maintaining the health and well-being of caregivers. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to provide an extra level of support for family members of hospice patients who are caregiving for their loved ones 24/7.

    A respite support visit may entail:

    • Sitting and talking with the caregiver for an hour or two about anything and everything
    • Spending an afternoon with a loved one in hospice care so the caregiver can run a few necessary errands
    • Running errands or doing light housework for a caregiver while they rest
    • Engaging with a caregiver by participating in hobbies, listening to life stories, or helping record memories of their loved one

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
    Associated Location

    Cardinal Hospice of South Texas

    3201 Cherry Ridge Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA
    Ste. D-400

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