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5 people are interested
Silverado Transitions Volunteers bring L.I.F.E. to patients in Plano
ORGANIZATION: Silverado Hospice of Dallas/Fort Worth
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5 people are interested
The Silverado Transitions Program offered through Silverado Hospice has a need for volunteers throughout Plano. Turn a few hours a week into priceless moments for hospice patients and families. DESCRIPTION: The Silverado Transitions Program offered by Silverado Hospice of Dallas/Fort Worth has a meaningful need for volunteers throughout Dallas. Silverado Transitions patients and families experience L.I.F.E. ( Living Independently For Everyone) through our special transitions program. Turn a few hours a week into priceless moments for patients and families. Transitions volunteers are ordinary people of all ages with extraordinary love and a common bond, concern for others. Our volunteers are an integral part of our Circle of Care team, meeting patient and family needs in many different ways including: Providing companionship and socialization to patient and family Providing needed non-medical services, letter writing, respite care and assisting with family needs Providing light meal preparations if needed Providing light housekeeping needs Schedule is flexible with training provided. Volunteers need to be age 18 and over and requires at least 1 hour per week for a minimum of 3 months. Required background check, TB test and drug screen provided at no cost to the volunteer.
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About Silverado Hospice of Dallas/Fort Worth
Location:
4500 Beltway Drive, Addison, TX 75001, US
Mission Statement
Silverado Hospice's mission is to affirm the cycle of life by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life. The Silverado standard is to care compassionately for patients and their families and to empower those we serve to have quality of life options that afford them comfort and dignity.
Description
Silverado Hospice of Dallas/Fort Worth has a meaningful need for volunteers throughout the metroplex. Silverado patients and families experience L.I.F.E. (Love, Innovation, Family and Engagement) through our special hospice programs.
Hospice volunteers are ordinary people of all ages with extraordinary love and a common bond, concern for others. Our volunteers are an integral part of our Circle of Care team. Because we believe hospice is a philosophy and not a place, we meet the patients’ and families’ needs wherever they call home, including senior living communities, nursing facilities, hospitals, as well as in their homes. Our volunteers can serve in many different ways including:
- Providing companionship and socialization to patient and family
- Providing needed non-medical services such as letter writing, respite care and assisting with family needs
- Providing office support for hospice programming by answering phones, emailing/mailing information, and other clerical work
- Sitting vigil with patient and/or family during the passing of a patient
- Providing support through bereavement
- Providing support through our special programming services: Petals for Patients, Memory Catchers, Essential Oils, We Honor Veterans, Birthday Celebrations, Loving Lawns, Cards from Kids, and Comfort Food
You will undoubtedly find your volunteer experience with Silverado Hospice to be rewarding, educational, and life changing as you though the hearts and spirits of those you serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5521 Village Creek DrivePlano, TX 75093
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2014
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Reading / Writing
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour weekly for a minimum of 3 months
- TB test and drug screen required