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Hospice Volunteer

Gentiva Hospice New Castle
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near New Castle, PA
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 times per month. We are very flexible!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Hospice Volunteer

    Gentiva Hospice volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a hospice volunteer, you become a valuable part of our care team and play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those in our care. There are so many ways to help; everything from spending time with a patient, running an errand, or doing light housekeeping to even providing invaluable administrative support. Contact us today and our hospice volunteer coordinator will help you find the best way to help.

    THE TASKS OF VOLUNTEERS MAY INCLUDE:

    • Helping with office support tasks at the agency
    • Running errands for patients and families
    • Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest
    • Reading, or providing a comforting touch
    • Playing or singing soothing music to patients
    • Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours
    • Providing a friendly visit to lift a patient's spirits
    • Providing special veteran volunteer support to patients who are veterans
    • We suggest volunteers wait a minimum of one year following the death of a loved one to volunteer. This allows adequate time to make appropriate adjustments after a significant personal loss.

    Gentiva Hospice volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a hospice volunteer, you become a valuable part of our care team and play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those in our care. There are so many ways to help; everything from spending time with a patient, running an errand, or doing light housekeeping to even providing invaluable administrative support. Contact us today and our hospice volunteer coordinator will help you find the best way to help.

    THE TASKS OF VOLUNTEERS MAY INCLUDE:

    • Helping with office support tasks at the agency
    • Running errands for patients and families
    • Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest
    • Reading, or providing a comforting touch
    • Playing or singing soothing music to patients
    • Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours
    • Providing a…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near New Castle, PA
    Associated Location

    Gentiva Hospice

    New Castle, PA, USA

    How to Apply

    We do require an application to be filled out, background check, drug test, 2 Step TB test, and orientation and training annually.

    We do require an application to be filled out, background check, drug test, 2 Step TB test, and orientation and training annually.

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