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Douglasville: Give the gift of presence, become a hospice companion.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Douglasville, GA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
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:
State and federal guidelines require a background check, drug screening, TB test, physical and fingerprinting. Eternal Faith will pay the cost for these requirements. On-going training and orientation will be provided.
Description
Volunteers with BIG HEARTS are needed to provide support and companionship to elders with life-limiting illnesses. Your compassion will bring joy, comfort and connection to patients as they enter their last stages of life. You will receive an orientation and training, and will be well-supported by the hospice team. What can you do as a hospice patient volunteer?
- Friendly visit with patient
- Be a listening ear
- Play cards or a game
- Sit outdoors with them on a patio
- Walk their dog
- Play a musical instrument and/or sing
- Read a book
- Write letters that the patient dictates
Location
On-site
Douglasville, Georgia, US
