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16 people are interested
Be a Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Trinity Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
What can a hospice volunteer do?
Just about anything! As a hospice volunteer with Holy Trinity Hospice, you choose how much time and what types of things you want to do. Some examples of volunteer duties include:
- Sitting with patients
- Engaging in patient’s hobbies, such as reading or coloring
- Listening to patients’ concerns
- Being a comforting presence
- Playing music or reciting prayers
Hospice volunteers can also work in the office! In the office, you can help by:
- Preparing mailings
- Making copies
- Data entry
- Assisting in coordinating support services
Holy Trinity Hospice is also looking for volunteers with special skills and interests, such as:
- Musicians
- Pet therapists
- Masseuses
- Arts & crafts enthusiasts
You will be matched with assignments that take into consideration your preferences, skills, availability, and training. You will never be asked to do something you’re not comfortable doing!
To sign up or find out more: Call our Volunteer Coordinator at 508-791-8200, or email Hannah at hrinehardt@htnr.net.
Interested applicants will be at least 18 years old (or 16 if accompanied by a parent or guardian), agree to a background and reference check, attend a volunteer orientation, and complete two TB tests (provided free of charge by Holy Trinity).
More opportunities with Trinity Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Trinity Hospice
Location:
545 SW Cutoff, Suite 9, Worcester, MA 01607, US
Mission Statement
Trinity Hospice's mission is to provide/improve the dignity & quality of life through death and beyond with compassion, passion & commitment. Focus of care is directed toward patient goals for the remainder of life & is adjusted & refocused as the condition of the patient changes. Nurses, social workers, home health aids, volunteers, bereavement counselors, chaplains, hospice physicians & management of Trinity Hospice provide a dynamic, holistic interdisciplinary team to serve the patient, family care giver and significant other which is recognized as the "unit of care." The Trinity Hospice team will continuously strive to meet & exceed the unique and very individualised spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the "patient/unit of care" during the dying process, continuing through the bereavement (thirteen month) period that follows the death of the patient.
Description
Trinity Hospice is dedicated to improving the quality of life through compassionate care for individuals and families facing an end-of-life illness. Our staff of highly qualified physicians, nurses, certified home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers work in partnership with the patient, family, and their personal physician to make the final period of life comfortable and peaceful.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1183 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01603
DATE POSTED
October 1, 2015
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Music Therapy
- Painting
- People Skills
- Massage Therapy
- Bereavement Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- As little as 1 hour a week, or more if you wish.