Idealist logoidealist
Idealist Days
Find a Job
Search
JobsInternshipsOrganizations
Resources
Nonprofit Salary Explorer
Crowdsourced compensation data in the nonprofit sector. Insights for job seekers and employers.
Career Advice
Informative and practical resources to help guide you throughout your social-impact career.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Find Volunteer OpportunitiesSearch Organizations
Resources
Volunteer Resources
Tips and inspiration for finding the perfect volunteer opportunities.
Recipes for Action
A collection of actionable ideas to make a positive impact in your community.
Post on IdealistPost
Post
Post a ListingAdd your Organization
Resources
Employer Resources
Tools and advice to help you achieve your hiring and retention goals.
Volunteer Engagement Resources
Trainings and proven practices to help you successfully recruit and engage volunteers.
API & Integrations
Business Solutions
APISearch ModuleVolunteer Engagement PagesCSR Partners

Search

Popular searches

Board member
Data analyst
Research
Health
Art
Business
Published 3/16/26 12:43PM

Veterans- Support to those on Hospice in Des Moines Service Area!

Compassus- Des Moines
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ankeny, IA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers work in their own community on a schedule that fits their availability!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TB Test
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    The Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program aims to pair recruited veteran volunteers with hospice patients who have been identified as veterans. Veteran volunteers are important because they are able to form a camaraderie with veteran patients that can help eliminate the stoicism and secrecy that veteran patients often develop from having served in the armed forces.

    Veteran Volunteers can help by:

    • Assist veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories
    • Educate and assist patients in receiving veteran benefits
    • Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veteran's Day and other recognition events
    • Friendly Visits
    • Improve communication within families
    • Assist in replacing lost medals
    • Provide respite for caregivers
    • Read to patients

    Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with each veteran patient allowing them to become an essential piece in the delivery of quality end-of-life care.

    Location

    On-site

    Compassus- Des Moines Service Area

    2501 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA
    Suite 400

    Please fill out this form

    All fields are required
    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Sign Up Now
    Already a user? Log in