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17 people are interested
VITAS Respite-Care Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Kansas City
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17 people are interested
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families-just by being there. Many of our patients live at home with family members or friends who rarely get the opportunity to leave the house because they are devoted to caring for their ill loved ones. Respite care (sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break) is one of our biggest volunteer needs. For caregivers to have the opportunity to run an errand, go see a movie, go to a doctor's appoinment or go on an outing can work wonders to renew their energy and better equip them for the responsibilities of care-giving. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available during daytime, weekday hours but weekends or evenings are also helpful. Opportunities are flexible.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Kansas City
Location:
6601 Winchester Avenue, Suite 220, Kansas City, MO 64133, US
Mission Statement
VITAS recongnizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an intregal part of the hospice program allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing, and expanding services offered to patients and families. Through exemplifying VITAS values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are pro-active in helping to meet the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice program 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 hospice, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
6601 Winchester AvenueSuite 220Kansas City, MO 64133
DATE POSTED
October 9, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A