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Published 14 days ago
Make a Difference in the Quality of Life for a Hospice Patient
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Temple, TX
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Volunteers can choose how many hours a week/month they want or can commit. We have a variety of needs and can tailor the volunteer activity to each volunteer.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
20
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Patient Support
Volunteers provide companionship to the patient and respite for the caregiver. Our volunteers typically give an hour a week, but all volunteers have the opportunity to serve as little or as much as they can. Example of ways to volunteer include:
* Friendly companion visits
* Writing Letters
* Reading to patients
* Running errands
* Meal preparation
* Hair care
* Playing music (instrument or recorded)
* Making tuck in calls
* Bereavement support
* Office tasks
* Pet therapy
* Light housekeeping
* Caregiver relief
Location
Temple, TX, USA
