Friendly Visitor with Harmony Hospice

Basic volunteer duties involved with this assignment:

1. Visit hospice patients and their families where ever they call home in order to provide non-medical social support and companionship
2. Respect and follow best practices regarding confidentiality and HIPPA.
3. Fill out and return required documentation of visit in a timely manner.

Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment:

organization, self motivation, compassion, empathy

Who will be served by this assignment?

Hospice patients and their families

What is the anticipated benefit of this volunteer service to those receiving the service?

Self satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, ongoing training opportunities, recognition events and gifts

What specific skills will the volunteer need?

Ability to travel to patient homes and/or long term care facilities, communication skills, organization, ability to read and write, self motivation, ability to receive and respond to emails