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Published 1/6/26 11:23AM

Honor a Terminally Ill Veteran

Empath Tidewell Hospice
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Punta Gorda, FL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    25 hours per year, estimated, but flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Thorough orientation provided and all supplies needed for pinning ceremonies.

    Description

    Honor a Terminally Ill Veteran

    The Tidewell HONORS program prides itself in making sure that no Veteran dies without being thanked and saluted for their service by a fellow Veteran (unless they prefer not to be). Volunteer Veterans visit our hospice patient Veterans in private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, assisted livings, or wherever they consider "home" and read a formal script, salute them, and present them with a certificate and lapel pin. For some Veterans, this is the first time they were thanked for their service or welcomed home. Ceremonies can take as little as 15 minutes, but often a bond forms quickly between the volunteer and patient and time is spent reminiscing over aspects of military service. Appropriate PPE is provided depending on public health situation. Covid-19 vaccination is required.

    Location

    On-site
    Punta Gorda, Florida, US

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