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Published 2 months ago
Hospice Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Grantville, PA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
Commit to 2-4 hours per month and complete initial and ongoing education.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Description
What You Need to Know
Hospice For All Seasons’ Volunteers provide critical support for patients and their families. Volunteers must be caring, compassionate, dedicated individuals capable of entering a home without judgment or the need to impose their own belief system. Volunteers must be outstanding listeners!
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteer orientation/training is provided and must be completed prior to assignment. Volunteers must undergo a criminal background check, provide a current ID card or driver’s license and proof of insurance, as well as submit to a tuberculosis screening.
What Volunteers Can Do
- Share a smile, engage in conversation and life review.
- Cook a meal, sing a song, play a game, tell a joke.
- Provide caregiver respite, run an errand, assist with yard work or home projects.
- Be a calming presence, hold a hand, listen.
- Turn your passion into action.
Location
On-site
Patient's personal home or care home in South Central PA
Grantville, PA, USA
