Nonprofit
Published 1 month ago
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Commitment Details:
Flexible-generally 1-2 hours weekly
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
2
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:
A desire to connect with patients and their families.
Description
McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary.
Services may include:
- Friendly visits with patient and/or family
- Listening to patient reminisce about their past
- Reading to patient
- Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break
- Meal preparation/light housekeeping
- Assisting with running errands, letter writing
Additonally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as:
- Trained therapy dogs
- Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts
- Aromatherapy training
- Massage Therapy
- Interest in clerical/office work
Please contact Suzanne at McLaren Hospice for more information at suzanne.maurer@mclaren.org or 517-975-9915
Location
Charlotte, Potterville, Grand Ledge & surrounding, Charlotte, Michigan, US
