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12 people are interested
Helping Hands Denver Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Denver Hospice
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12 people are interested
If you have an outgoing personality and enjoy interacting with people a generation or two order than yourself, then being a Helping Hands Volunteer for The Denver Hospice is right for you!
The Denver Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide company for residents at Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities by just being present in good conversation, hosting dances, playing card games and bingo nights. Residents who have life limiting illness will enjoy the activities run by volunteers as it is an integral part of bringing the feeling of home to the facilities.
The Denver Hospice serves 500 patients and families throughout the 9 county Denver-metro area. Currently volunteers are needed in Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Aurora, Denver, Golden, Lakewood, Morrison, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Parker, Brighton, Castle Rock, and other areas, so please let us know what area is convenient for you!
We do ask that all volunteers give a commitment of at least 1 year serving at least 1 time per week (exact hours/schedule is flexible), complete all required trainings, reference checks, interviews, paperwork, as well as a background check & tuberculosis testing (background check and TB testing provided at no cost to you). To volunteer with The Denver Hospice at this time, you must be at least 18 years of age.
If this sounds interesting please apply through The Denver Hospice Volunteer Department. Volunteers will receive a free Caf? 180 meal card for serving 60 hours.
We LOVE our volunteers!
More opportunities with The Denver Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Denver Hospice
Location:
8289 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, US
Mission Statement
Our mission, values, beliefs and not-for-profit status are key to our ability to provide the consistently high-quality, compassionate care that is the hallmark of The Denver Hospice. Our Mission: Our Mission is to encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion and expertise. Our Values: Assume Positive Intent Respect Safety Choice Compassion Efficiency Our Beliefs: We believe in more. We believe no matter where you are in life’s journey, you deserve to get the most out of every day. We believe you should have more opportunities to create memories and moments of joy. We believe in less pain and more quality of life. We believe your wishes should be heard and respected We are here to give you more. It’s not just our job, it’s our calling. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. The Denver Hospice. More from life.
Description
The Denver Hospice provides high-quality hospice and palliative care services for patients with advanced illnesses and injuries. Headquartered in metropolitan Denver area, we support patients and families throughout nine Colorado counties. The heart of this specialized care is the belief that every individual has the right to die pain-free and with dignity. To help ensure that outcome, The Denver Hospice care model brings together a team of skilled professionals - experts in medicine, nursing, pain management, integrative therapies and psychological and spiritual support - to provide care customized to each individual’s needs and wishes. The patient’s loved ones receive support as well.
We are a not-for-profit organization. Our mission-driven commitment puts patients above profit and translates to more time, attention and experts dedicated to every person who needs our services, wherever and whenever they need us. In 1978, our founders, Carolyn Jaffe, RN and Peter Van Arsdale, PhD, recognized the need for comprehensive, expert and collaborative care for those facing aging, serious illness and grief. They assisted us in securing initial funding and laying the ground work for us to become what we are today - a nationally-recognized, best-practice model. Our personalized care supports mind, body and spirit, giving our patients and their families control over their lives with dignity, joy and unparalleled experience and support.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
501 South Cherry StreetSuite 700Denver, CO 80246
DATE POSTED
July 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Painting
- Quilting
- Healthcare
- Animal Therapy
- Music Arts
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1x per week for 12 months
- Outgoing Personality & Self-Directed