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12 people are interested
VITAS Paw Pal Volunteers - Merritt Island, Florida
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Brevard
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
Pet Volunteers needed to Lick away Loneliness or Cuddle in a Lap
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Make a "Dog-Gone" Difference in a Hospice Patient’s Life
Opportunity Description:
VITAS invites friendly and well-behaved pets to join the Paw Pals SM program, in which animals and their humans learn how to visit patients at the end of their life. A registered VITAS Paw Pals SM visitor can offer comfort, bring back memories, encourage activity and provide unconditional love to VITAS patients. Your visits leave behind memories of you and your pet, and rekindle thoughts of other pets.
Pet visits can sometimes reach a patient when no one else can. Our Paw Pals SM brightens the day for everyone when they visit.
All kinds of pets are invited to join VITAS’ Paw Pals Club.
Paw Pals SM must be well-groomed, at least one- year old, and have up-to-date health records.
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Brevard
Location:
4450 W.Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 250, Melbourne, FL 32934, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS Healthcare to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Healthcare Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS Healthcare integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in our office. VITAS Healthcare is looking for volunteers who are able to share their time with hospice patients living at home, nursing homes or ALF. Hospice volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time. In orientation classes they are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones at the end of life.
VITAS takes pride in its volunteers, and we welcome you to become part of our team. There are many locations throughout the Brevard County area you can choose from. Your commitment is completely up to you and your time is always appreciated. For more information visit www.VITAS.com.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Nursing Homes andAssisted Living Facilitieson Merritt IslandMerritt Island, FL 32952
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2021
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Time and dates are flexible
- Pets must have current vaccinations, including rabies, as well as current county and just be themselves, Fabulous!