Speak Spanish?We Need You!

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Heartland Hospice is seeking volunteers who speak Spanish to visit with our Spanish speaking patientsl. At Heartland Hospice, we consider our involvement with each patient a sacred opportunity and a privilege to be in their lives. We depend on our hospice volunteers to help us provide the love, respect and care our patients and their families need. Volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Our volunteers have the opportunity to work directly with our patients, or, if preferred, can work behind the scenes on special projects in the office setting. Volunteers can help enrich the lives of our patients by:

1. Helping with office support tasks at the agency
2. Running errands for patients and families
3. Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest
4. Reading or providing a comforting touch
5. Playing or singing soothing music to patients
6. Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours
7. Vet to Vet Program

As a Heartland Hospice volunteer you can donate as much or as little time monthly as you desire. We The duties of our volunteers are varied. This flexibility allows you to find an area or service that is uniquely suited to you and provide you with the greatest personal satisfaction.

Requirements:
Administrative Volunteer(clerical duties)
*Training 4 hours
*Background Check
*Drug screen
*TB screen

Direct Volunteers(visiting directly with patients)
*Training 14 hours
*Background Check
*Drug screen
*TB screen

Professional Health Care Provider Volunteer
*Training 15 hours
*Background Check
*Drug screen
*TB screen

Bereavement Volunteer
*Training 16 hours
*Background check
*Drug screen
*TB screen

*Continuing education