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Published 3 months ago
Veteran to Veteran Volunteer
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lawrenceville, GA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
This position requires travel to patient home or facility and spending time with them there.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
12
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Religion & Spirituality, Veterans
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Must be a veteran or currently serving in any branch of the United States Military.
Description
The Veteran to Veteran volunteer will provide spiritual and emotional care to terminally ill veterans and their families. The responsibilities for this positions include but are not limited to:
- performing special recognition ceremony in honor of service patient
- participating in veteran centric events
- engaging in patient interests and hobbies
- visiting patients in their homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities
- providing non-judgmental social support.
Veteran to Veteran volunteers are expected to work collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, adhere to all policies and follow guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care. This person can work with people of various religious faiths and cultures.
Sacred Journey Hospice is currently still seeking volunteers for this position and has implemented policies to ensure that staff, volunteers and patients are protected from COVID-19. Additionally, volunteers will currently only be visiting patients in their homes.
Location
On-site
Sacred Journey Hospice
575 Professional Drive, Suite 165, Lawrenceville, Georgia, US
Suite 165
Suite 165
