- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Walking a Compassionate Path
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Services of Massachusetts
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Compassion, empathy, openheartedness, and presence are some of the basic needs for a hospice patient and their loved ones.
Your gift as a volunteer is not just about how much time is spent with the dying, but the quality of that human contact with them. In that one hour a week, there is someone who will receive comforting companionship, instead of loneliness and isolation.
Hospice Services of Massachusetts is looking for volunteers to walk with our patients on their path to a new journey. We are looking for volunteers for direct patient care, arts/crafts, and office support. We service all of Boston and surrounding areas - Chelsea, Everett, Milton, and from Burlington to Newburyport. No asking to travel out of your comfort area. Training is provided.
More opportunities with Hospice Services of Massachusetts
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About Hospice Services of Massachusetts
Location:
577 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571, US
Mission Statement
At Hospice Services of Massachusetts we are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals diagnosed with a life limiting illness by enabling them and their loved ones to live each day as fully and comfortably as possible. Our team of caring, professional staff and volunteers will pay careful attention to the medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals, their families and friends.
Our staff is committed to working closely with the patient, family and caregiver to assist them in understanding the end of life process, identifying what they can expect at the end of life, and empowering them to provide care when our team is not present.
We are a community-based hospice, providing end-of-life comfort care to patients in any setting that is considered home as well as acute care hospital settings.
Description
How Volunteers can make a Difference!!! Provide respite for primary caregiver Do errands Fix a meal Arts & crafts Play cards/games Gardening Mend, crochet, knit Sit with children Help with photo albums Read current Events from daily newspaper Help with household chores Assist patient in telling family stories on cassette Assist patient in making a personal video for each family member Be a friend Read, sing, pray to or with the patient Delight in hearing stories and memories
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
391 BroadwayEverett, MA 02149
DATE POSTED
October 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Massage Therapy
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Veteran Care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 - 4 hours per week Flexible, 6 month commitment
- ongoing education provided