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Direct Care Volunteers Needed-Heartland Hospice

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Miami, FL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Be available one weekday morning or afternoon for at least 2 hours each week for patients visits.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Volunteers Needed - Heartland Hospice!

    Heartland Hospice is looking for compassionate, dependable, and caring individuals to join our team as Hospice Volunteers.

    Volunteering with Hospice is a meaningful opportunity to support patients and families while gaining valuable experience in healthcare and community service.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Patient & Family Support Volunteers

    • Provide companionship and friendly visits to hospice patients
    • Sitting with patients and offering a comforting presence
    • Spend time talking, reading, playing games, listening to music, or participating in activities the patient enjoys
    • Providing socialization and emotional support
    • Offer caregiver respite by spending time with the patient while a caregiver takes a much- needed break.
    • Providing support and companionship to veterans.
    • Listening to patients share their memories and life stories.

    Administrative Volunteers

    • Assist our office team with general administrative task.
    • Answer multiline phone calls
    • Help prepare materials and support special projects
    • Make Tuck in Calls.

    Flexible scheduling is available, and we work with volunteers to find opportunities that fit their availability

    If you have a caring heart and would like to make a meaningful difference in the life of a hospice patient and their family, we would love to hear from you.

    Join Heartland Hospice and give the gift of your time, companionship, and presence.

    Location

    On-site

    Heartland Hospice Care

    Miami, FL, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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