Veteran to Veteran Connection Volunteer

Veteran to Veteran Connection Volunteer

Works With: Patients who identify as Veterans

Role

Veterans support veterans on an end-of-life journey. This role provides veteran patients with support through compassionate presence and socialization. From simply being present,to reminiscing, even reading the paper, it's a way for hospice veterans to be connected to other veterans.

Primary Responsibilities:

Compassionate presence for the patient and family

Support patient on their end of life journey as needed

Other services as determined by volunteer, coordinator and patient/family

Secondary Responsibilities

Simple documentation of the visit, form provided, to be submitted to the Volunteer Coordinator

Skills/Qualifications Needed

Compassion

Understanding

Patience

Good Listener

Desired Experience

A successful applicant will show a positive attitude towards patient care and be comfortable around individuals on their end of life journey. Must be a Veteran.

Time Commitment

Dependent on schedule determined by Volunteer and Coordinator