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Volunteer needed for our elderly PATIENT who want to play DOMONIES and board games!

ELARA CARING HOSPICE San Antonio, Texas
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near New Braunfels, TX
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    June 30, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2 - 4 TIMES A MONTH 3, 6 or 12 month commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Philanthropy, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    3, 6, 12-month commitments / 2 - 4 x a month
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families.

    We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes: PATIENT LIVES NEAR CREEKSIDE HERE IN NEW BRAUNFELS

    • Reading stories
    • DOMINIES AND BOARD GAMES
    • ARTS AND CRAFTS
    • Meaningful chats
    • And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care

    "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss

    Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week.

    The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health.

    For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-325-1451

    Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families.

    We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes: PATIENT LIVES NEAR CREEKSIDE HERE IN NEW BRAUNFELS

    • Reading stories
    • DOMINIES AND BOARD GAMES
    • ARTS AND CRAFTS
    • Meaningful chats
    • And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care

    "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss

    Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week.

    The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health.

    For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-325-1451

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near New Braunfels, TX
    Associated Location

    Local nursing home

    New Braunfels, TX, USA

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