- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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96 people are interested
Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity in Hospice- Stamford!
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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96 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers in several areas including Hamden, Madison, Trumbull, Danbury, Stamford, West Haven and surrounding areas.
SolAmor Hospice volunteers play a vital role in carrying out our mission to preserve each patient's dignity while removing the fear associated with dying. Individuals who are 16 and older who are willing to share one to four hours per week are encouraged to apply to our program. Serving as a volunteer will enrich your own life in ways you can't begin to imagine.
No previous experience in the medical field is necessary, and you will be prepared for your role with a free, comprehensive training program. This training will help you learn how to provide emotional support, companionship and respite care to patients and families. Depending on your interests and schedule, you may:
- offer companionship and respite care for patients and their families.
- provide professional services such as massage, music or pet therapy, or hair care.
- assist with care for patients' pets.
Grief research shows that a survivor who wishes to volunteer with patients and families should probably wait for one year following the death of a loved one. There are, however, several volunteer opportunities available for survivors who have experienced recent losses:
- office support.
- special events.
- community awareness.
If you are interested in becoming a SolAmor volunteer, contact us and our volunteer coordinator will contact you to discuss various opportunities.
More opportunities with Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
Location:
109 Boston Post Rd, Suite 202-203, Orange, CT 06477, US
Mission Statement
The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice to those with whom they come into contact.
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Compassus recognizes death as a natural part of the life cycle and promotes pain relief and symptom management as appropriate clinical goals. Compassus affirms life and provides hospice interventions that will seek neither to hasten death nor to postpone it Compassus understands that psychosocial and spiritual pain is often as significant as physical pain and that addressing all three requires the skills of a interdisciplinary team. Compassus believes that patients and loved ones are an integral part of our plan of care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
various addressesStamford, CT 06902
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2015
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training