- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Abramson Senior Care Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
The most meaningful experience is the Veteran to Veteran volunteer experience.
The Veteran to Veteran camaraderie is so unique it is sometimes the only experience in which a Veteran will open up or be able to share with someone who understands. The end of life and dying experience of a Veteran is unique and is very different from that of a civilian. We want to honor and support our Veteran patients during this time. Abramson Hospice is looking for Veterans to visit our Veteran patients to help meet their needs. We participate in the We Honor Veterans program.
The culture of stoicism and societal reactions can discourage Veterans from sharing their war experiences. When one Veteran talks to another, stoicism and secrecy may dissolve. Veterans share a common language; code of conduct and honor. Sharing supports life review and healing. Common experiences allow trust to be built between Veterans. Veterans can form a camaraderie that can penetrate their civilian social roles.
A hospice patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness and it is at this point where helping hands are needed. A volunteer can add so much to a patient's quality of remaining life. Direct Patient volunteers serve both patients and families in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or residential homes. Volunteers are assigned as close to their home, work, or school as possible. Volunteers are given choices of who they visit and where they go. We serve patients throughout Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks and Delaware Counties.
Volunteers receive initial training and continued support along the way so please know this is something you experience with a team of hospice professionals who are here to help YOU impact a life.
Please contact Kristen Ward , hospice volunteer coordinator for additional information at 215-371-3613.
More opportunities with Abramson Senior Care Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Abramson Senior Care Hospice
Location:
5 Sentry Parkway East, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422, US
Mission Statement
Our vision, rooted in Jewish tradition and values, is to create a vibrant community where our seniors recieve exceptinoal care, are respected as individuals, enjoy meaningful relationships and opportunities to celebrate life; where our valued staff are encourage to lead through innovation; and where our pioneering research supports advances in care.
Description
The Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life is a comprehensive facility for geriatrics, featuring the Abramson Residence for nursing care, The Inn for assisted living, The Polisher Research Institute, the Weiss Senior Day Program, the Abramson Center Hopsice and the Counseling for Caregivers Program. The Center offers many exciting and fulfilling volunteer opportunities that provide interaction with residents, ways to apply skills, assist with activities, and share energy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1425 Horsham RdNorth Wales, PA 19454
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hour a week
- 2 step PPD, Flu vaccine, background check, child abuse clearance, driving record