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Muskogee, OK 74401
Rivercross Hospice is looking for dependable and reliable volunteers to help support the office staff in Muskogee. Duties may include answering phones, filing, assembling packets and binders, and data entry. Volunteers are vital members of the hospice patient’s care team. Volunteers are trained to listen and provide companionship for our patients during their end-of-life journey. Through screening and orientation, our volunteers understand the hospice philosophy to provide as much comfort and quality of life to our patients as possible. Volunteers provide companionship in many different ways; reading to patients, doing crafts, taking them outside in their wheelchair, accompanying them to a meal, playing cards, writing letters, and sometimes simply by sitting quietly next to a patients bedside. All of our volunteers are trained to provide companionship, and some of them bring extra areas of skill with them, such as massage, music, and pet therapy. It is our goal to provide a volunteer for every patient who would like companionship. We are always looking for passionate, caring people who would like to give of themselves in this capacity. All who are interested can contact the Rivercross Volunteer Coordinator at either csmith@rivercrosshospice.com or 918.340.3033.
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Coweta, OK 74429
If you are looking for an opportunity to provide some companionship and make a difference in people's lives, consider volunteering with us! Companionship can include any of the following options: Sitting and talking Playing games Writing letters Reading Playing music Listening to a patient tell stories Running errands Providing light housekeeping Providing a break for the caregiver Any time spent with them is greatly appreciated by patients and their family. Patient companionship can also provide respite for caregivers, if they need a break to go run errands, get groceries or just have some alone time after caring for their loved one all day. FAQ's: Can I choose which companionship activities I'd like to do? Yes! Can I volunteer around my work/school schedule? Yes! Patients can have visitors throughout the days, evenings and weekends. How often would I need to volunteer? As often as you'd like. You can do once a month, twice a month or weekly if you'd like Can I shadow someone first to see if it would be a good fit? Yes, email me and we can set this up! How long would I have to commit to volunteering? As long as you'd like. We ask that you can devote at least 6 months before signing up. Is medical training required? No. Would we have to do any personal care for the patients (including eating, bathing, etc)? No. This is not allowed to be done by our volunteers. Do we have to be vaccinated? No! Do we have to have a valid drivers license and car insurance? Yes. Have more questions? Give me a shout! 918-340-3033 or csmith@rivercrosshospice.com.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
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Tulsa, OK 74146
Volunteers are vital members of the hospice patient’s care team. Volunteers are trained to listen and provide companionship for our patients during their end-of-life journey. Through screening and orientation, our volunteers understand the hospice philosophy to provide as much comfort and quality of life to our patients as possible. Here are some ways you can help your community: Friendly visits: Provide companionship to patients at home or in a skilled nursing facility through social and emotional presence, and spiritual support; Engaging in activities through conversation, listening, reading, singing, playing games, or in the creative arts; Providing caregiver relief for naps, errands, appointments or social time. Office Support: Provide telephone support, filing, assembling admission packets, prepare mailings, and supporting the hospice staff with other office duties. It is our goal to provide a volunteer for every patient who would like companionship. We are always looking for passionate, caring people who would like to give of themselves in this capacity.
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
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Wagoner, OK 74467
Rivercross Hospice is seeking dependable and compassionate Volunteers in the Wagoner area. Volunteers are vital members of the hospice patient’s care team. Volunteers are trained to listen and provide companionship for our patients during their end-of-life journey. Through screening and orientation, our volunteers understand the hospice philosophy to provide as much comfort and quality of life to our patients as possible. Volunteers provide companionship in many different ways; reading to patients, doing crafts, taking them outside in their wheelchair, accompanying them to a meal, playing cards, writing letters, and sometimes simply by sitting quietly next to a patients bedside. All of our volunteers are trained to provide companionship, and some of them bring extra areas of skill with them, such as massage, music, and pet therapy. It is our goal to provide a volunteer for every patient who would like companionship. We are always looking for passionate, caring people who would like to give of themselves in this capacity. All who are interested can contact the Rivercross Volunteer Coordinator at either csmith@rivercrosshospice.com or 918.340.3033.
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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