Bereavement/Grief Support Volunteer

Duties: Bereavement volunteers perform duties in the following areas: Provide regular contact to caregivers by telephone calls or visits during the 13 months following the death of a patient as indicated in the individual plan of care. Assist the bereaved during the holidays, anniversaries and special occasions in a personalized way. Help plan and participate in the annual Memorial Service. Assist Bereavement Coordinator Qualifications: The volunteer must have patience, compassion, flexibility and good active listening skills are needed. Bereavement Volunteers need to be able to establish and maintain boundaries. The volunteer must be able to put the patient's interests first. Being well grounded and possessing good common sense are important.

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