Nonprofit
Published 1 month ago
Volunteers needed to provide companionship/support to hospice patients...
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Shalimar, FL
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Commitment Details:
ANY! It's an on-going monthly commitment but has no set hours or days.
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:
Drug Screening, fingerprinting, and TB Blood Test or Chest X-ray required.
Description
Volunteers work directly with hospice patients and their families by providing emotional support and companionship. Volunteers may also provide socialization support by reading to patients, playing games, assisting with letter writing or helping them with journaling about their lives. Volunteers DO NOT provide any hands-on care or medication administration. Volunteers can assist with light housekeeping, organization, etc. Training is provided and all assignments are very flexible and based on your availability.
Also seeking Military Veterans as volunteers for Veteran to Veteran program in order to better meet their special needs. Open to ideas that would bring comfort and enjoyment to patients and families during this time.
Location
On-site
1301 Eglin Parkway, Ste. E, Shalimar, Florida, US
Ste. E
Ste. E
