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Published 8/6/25 8:00PM
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Create a Spiritual Partnership with Hospice Patients

VITAS Healthcare of Sacramento
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sacramento, CA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Visit one patient once a week for 30 minutes.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement, Women
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Create a Spiritual Partnership with Hospice Patients

    Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, said, "The primary needs of the terminally ill are spiritual. More than anything else the dying need meaning, hope and love." They are also looking for acceptance, an ultimate spiritual source and for dignity.

    Spirituality is awareness and connection to a higher power or divine presence, a harmonious relationship or a connection with self, nature, or community, enabling a person to discover the essence of their being.

    VITAS Volunteers can assist with spiritual care by...

    -Being present with the patient and family

    -Listening with sensitivity and openness

    -Honoring and respecting the patient's faith traditions

    -Encouraging practice of spiritual rituals such as meditation, or scripture reading or prayer.

    Remember all members of the VITAS team provide spiritual support. We do this by listening, caring, demonstrating empathy all without judgment.

    For more information about VITAS visit VITAS.com

    Location

    On-site
    Sacramento and surround areas, Sacramento, California, US

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