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Share the Love!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Prairie Village, KS
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1-4 hours; minimum of one time per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Share the Love!

    Scan the QR code to visit our page, learn about opportunities and apply to be a volunteer!

    Room Visitor: Goal: Decrease isolation and negative feelings. Activity: Provide one on one stimulation- hold hands, listen to stories, watch tv, put on lotion, etc.

    Reader: Goal: Stimulation; distraction from current situation; prevent boredom. Activity: Read books that are of interest to the individual.

    Family Support: Goal: Provide comfort when staying extended periods of time. Activity: Retrieve snacks, blankets, etc. for family so they don’t have to leave the bedside

    Code Comfort: Goal: No person dies alone. Activity: Sitting with someone who is within 24/48hrs of dying to ensure they are not alone.

    Family Respite: Goal: Stress relief. Activity: Sit w/ patient while family leaves to take a break

    Location

    On-site
    Prairie Village, KS, USA

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