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Brighten the day of a Hospice Patient
ORGANIZATION: Community Home Care & Hospice - Burlington
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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59 people are interested
Community Home Care & Hospice’s volunteers provide emotional support and companionship, comfort, and respite to our patients and families. All of our patients have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and have a prognosis of 6 months or less to live. They have opted for palliative care, rather than pursuing further curative treatment. We strive to enable our patients to live their last days in the most fulfilling manner possible, whether they choose to do so in their home or in a nursing facility.
Are you a good listener? Are you dependable? Do you have a desire to help others? If so, you can be a hospice volunteer. No medical background is necessary. Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, professions, and age groups.
Not sure how you can help?
A few suggestions:
1. Sitting with a patient while the caregiver leaves the home to visit, shop, attend church, pursue hobbies/interests, attend meetings, or perhaps go to the barber shop/beauty salon.
2. Sitting with a patient so the family/caregiver can simply take a nap or rest.
3. Preparing and delivering meals to the patient and family.
4. Assist in preparing birthday or holiday cards for mailing.
5. Read to a patient.
6. Sing to a patient.
7. Laugh with a patient.
8. Simply sit by the bedside and hold the hand of a patient.
Volunteers can give as much or as little time as their schedules allow. There is not a set number of hours required. As patient/family needs differ so does volunteer hours. Whether you have a few minutes or several hours to give, this is a great program for you as it can be flexible.
More opportunities with Community Home Care & Hospice - Burlington
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About Community Home Care & Hospice - Burlington
Location:
2730 Tucker St, Suite 600, Burlington, NC 27215, US
Mission Statement
To honor life and offer compassion to individuals, and their families, when facing a life-limiting illness.
Description
Join the Our Volunteer Team Today!
Community Home Care & Hospice - Burlington is committed to clinical excellence in hospice care. Our skilled professionals and volunteers provide a full-service hospice program customized to address the physical and emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and their caregivers.
Examples of Opportunities include:
- Calling patients and their families
- Writing letters to patients
- Visiting with patients to provide companionship for the patient or a short respite for the family
- Visiting with families to provide chaplain visits, support visits, or bereavement visits
- Visiting with patients to provide companionship for the patient or a short respite for the family
- Performing arts and crafts or bingo activities in nursing facilities or Senior Centers
- Assisting with holiday decorating in facilities, homes, or the community
- Preparing meals for patients and their families
- Hosting birthday parties for patients
- Hosting special requests through the Wishing Well Program (which fulfills end of life wishes for patients)
- Honoring Veterans through the We Honor Veterans Program through a pinning ceremony and celebration
- anyone interested in serving as a hospice volunteer!
- chaplains
- massage therapists
- active or retired Veterans
- hair dressers
- nail techs
- pet therapists
- music therapists​
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
MebaneMebane, NC 27302
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Elder care
- Community Outreach
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- As much or as little as you can give
- Under 18 with parent/guardian