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Long Island, NY 11738
The Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program helps thousands of people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia annually to be cared for at home by a loved one rather than in a nursing home. By volunteering to be a respite volunteer just a few hours each week, you will help us to help families by giving caregivers a break from caregiving so they can rest, run an errand allowing caregivers the personal space and freedom that is essential for healthy living. Volunteers converse with their senior, reminisce, read to them, play cards/games, do puzzles, listen to music, etc. Whether you provide companionship, assist in chores, provide telephone or shopping assistance, or offer your own very special talent, you’ll be one of today’s true heroes. Visit the WHHH website at www.willingheartshelpfulhands.org
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Parker Jewish Institute’s Comprehensive Community Hospice has been providing highly specialized care to terminally ill patients since 1997 and welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Hospice volunteers are a special group of people that use their time and talents to enrich the quality of life for our patients and their families as the end of life approaches. Hospice volunteers enhance the quality of life and help reduce the burden for family caregivers by providing support, assistance, in patient’s homes, in nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. To be a volunteer, there is no special requirement other than a sincere desire to help people and the ability to listen. The most important thing you can do is be there for patients to reassure them they are not alone. It is not an easy undertaking, but it can enrich your life well as patients and families. Hospice volunteers can commit to as little or as much time as they wish. Some volunteers provide several hours of service each week while others commit to a few hours each month. Serving as valued members of the hospice team, for just a few hours of your time you can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones. There are many opportunities to share your time and talents as a volunteer and support patients, their loved ones dealing with end of life. Opportunities include: Hospice Doulas Bereavement/Grief Patient Friendly Visits Legacy Projects Administrative Support Community Education Help Recruiting Other Volunteers Note: We ask that those who have recently lost a loved one wait a year before becoming a hospice volunteer. You are welcome to participate in our bereavement programs during this time. All hospice volunteers receive extensive training. Depending the type of volunteering, training is can range from 6-18 hours. All volunteers must complete our new volunteer orientation. Those volunteers who choose to work directly with hospice patients or their loved ones must complete additional hospice specialized training.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Nassau County, NY 11801
Do you want to give back to our SENIORS? Now here is an opportunity for you to be part of our caregiving respite program called Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands! We are looking for volunteers to help families caring for a person living with dementia in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. You will help a family in your community by visiting with the person with Alzheimer's disease / dementia. You will receive training, meals, and a monthly payment to help cover the costs of travel. This is a truly special opportunity for you to share the gift of your time with an older adult. For further information, please contact us at (516) 586-1507.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Long Island, NY 11901
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that will change your life? Now here is an opportunity for you to be part of our caregiving respite program called Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands! We are looking for volunteers to help families caring for a person living with dementia in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. You will help a family in your community by visiting with the person with Alzheimer's disease / dementia. You will receive training, meals, and a monthly payment to help cover the costs of travel. This is a truly special opportunity for you to share the gift of your time with an older adult. For further information, please contact us at (516) 586-1507.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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New Hyde Park, NY 11040
These volunteers will visit with residents living in the Indian Cultural Unit and will assist them by communicating with them in their primary language. Training and Education Must complete general orientation provided by the Department of Volunteer Services. Participate in on-the-job training. Days and Hours Varies as per needs of residents and patients Assignment Description: Essential Functions Visit patients, as assigned, who need socialization and/or assistance while living at Parker. Spend time talking with the patient, help with writing letters, take patient for a stroll around their unit or with nursing approval in other areas of the facility. Minimum Requirements Must be able to communicate with residents housed in the Indian Cultural Unit, ideally will speak 2 or more languages Must be able to follow directions from staff. Understand the need for confidentiality and ability to maintain such. Knowledge of Parker's layout and the assigned unit. Must be able to follow directions from staff. Must be able to walk for long distances. Procedures: Sign in and out of the online Volunteer website. Observe infection control policies regarding wearing an appropriate mask and protective eyewear (which will be provided), handwashing, and social distancing. Personal Skills, Abilities, Knowledge Have a friendly, positive attitude. Must be a self-starter. Ability to follow directions. Ability to converse. Physical Requirement * Requires walking, standing, sitting, with possible lifting and reaching. Machines, Tools and Equipment Wheelchairs. Length of Commitment One 3- hour shift per week with a minimum one year commitment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of service being performed by volunteers assigned this service description. They are not to be construed as an inclusive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities for people assigned.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
