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Published 2 months ago
Hospice Companion Ogden
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ogden, UT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Flexible 1-4 Hours a week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
25
Cause Areas:
Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Hospice Volunteering provides irreplaceable help to those that are suffering from a terminal illness and their families. There is a wide variety of services that a volunteer can provide here are a few consider.
- Social visits/Companionship
- Play games
- Watch movies
- Write the persons life story for future generations of their family
- Animal Therapy (if your animal qualifies)
- Music (sing or play an instrument)
- Art ( hand sculptures, paint or draw with patients)
- Light housekeeping or yardwork
- Respite sitting (stay with patient while caregiver takes a break)
- Run errands
The ideas are endless here, and everyone has something to give.
To qualify to become a volunteer you must be able to pass a background check, complete provided training, and TB testing.
Location
Ogden, Utah, US
