Volunteer - Hospice, Santa Clara County, Bilingual Spanish Speaking. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Sequoia Hospice is looking for compassionate individuals who can provide comfort and support to patients with a life-limiting illness and relief for their family/caregivers. Service is provided within Santa Clara County.

This position is perfect for those who have a passion for serving their community, need volunteer hours, or just want to help out with administrative support. Mileage reimbursement provided-You must be able to work in the United States and have a Social Security Card.

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Provide relief for caregivers & supportive social interaction with patients.

Assist the patient through Life Review.

Assist in light chores such as laundry, cleaning windows, etc.....

Provide the patient with pet therapy, certificate required.

Clerical support; filing, answering phones, copying, computer work, etc......

Prepare & mail newsletters, thank you notes, sympathy cards, and other literature.

Create blankets, quilts, scarves, mittens, pictures, cards, music CD's, etc.....

Bring music into Adult or Skilled facilities - If you can sing or play a musical instrument, this brings joy and entertainment to staff, patients and families.

• Interviews will be conducted both remotely and in person.
• *All volunteer visiting patients are required to wear masks. Any personal protective equipment will be provided. Volunteers will not see any active COVID patients.

Note: Administrative volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and patient volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

All volunteers will require a criminal background check with OIG, Sequoia will provide. This is required for those who have direct patient contact or access to patient records. Criminal background checks must be obtained in accordance with State requirements for hospice volunteers.

In addition, volunteers will need to undergo drug testing, have a valid California Driver's license or student ID, proof or auto insurance, and a record of a current TB test (Sequoia will provide TB test at no cost).