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Florissant, MO 63031
Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. VITAS Healthcare is looking for Patient Volunteers to visit patients on hospice residing in nursing homes located in the Florissant area. This includes Crystal Creek Health and Rehab Center located at 250 S. New Florissant Rd., Florissant, MO 63031 and Florissant Valley Health and Rehab Center at 1200 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music and games, read to patients and help in other meaningful ways. Volunteers visit VITAS patients to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering on communication skills, family dynamics and how to make a positive difference for patients and their caregivers. The days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. Any time you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Emily at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit https://vitas.com/volunteer .
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
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Saint Louis, MO 63146
VITAS Healthcare is looking for an Administrative/Office Volunteer to help at our Westport Office Location. Administrative/Office volunteers promote hospice care by helping perform clerical assignments in an office setting. They support patients and families by preparing mailings, computer input, answering the phones and assisting with special projects. These projects include maintaining patient records, filing, as well as making nursing admission and legal packets. An Administrative/Office volunteer is needed during the business hours of Monday through Friday anytime between 8:30am and 5pm. This volunteer office position is estimated to be 2 to 4 hours a week. The hours are flexible and completely up to you and anytime you contribute is greatly appreciated. Training and ongoing supervision is provided from the Volunteer Manager and Staff. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Emily at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
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St. Louis, MO 63146
VITAS Healthcare is looking for musicians who are able to devote some time for playing or singing for hospice patients living in long term care facilities. There are many locations and opportunities for Music volunteers to help out in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. VITAS Music Volunteers help patients reconnect with feelings and memories that can bring about a sense of peace and happiness. VITAS provides training on hospice philosophy and how to work with people at the end of life. The musician provides the talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s preferred time and location. Comprehensive Training and orientation for hospice volunteers is provided. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@VITAS.com. You can also find out more at www.vitas.com
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
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Foristell, MO 63348
Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. VITAS Healthcare is looking for a Patient Volunteer to visit a patient on hospice residing in their own home in the Foristell, MO area 63348. Patient Care Volunteers offer companionship, play music and games, read to patients and help in other meaningful ways. Volunteers visit VITAS patients to provide specific, non- medical care through socialization and friendly visits. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering on communication skills, family dynamics. This training also includes how to make a positive difference for patients and their caregivers. The days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. For more information, please contact Emily at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services, visit https://vitas.com/volunteer .
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
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Festus, MO 63028
VITAS Healthcare is currently looking for a Proactive Caller Volunteer to check in on hospice patients and caregivers to see how they are doing. This volunteer role consists of making phone calls from your own home contacting patients and caregivers once a week for up to 2 hours. VITAS provides a Zoom training with detailed instructions for making the calls and staff provide ongoing guidance and supervision. If you enjoy talking on the phone, helping others and would like to make a difference directly from you own home, being a Proactive Caller Volunteer is right for you. The hours are flexible and we appreciate anytime you are able to contribute. Please note that this volunteer opportunity is for Missouri and Illinois applicants only. If you would prefer to make calls directly from our office instead of at home, this is also an option. Every VITAS Volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com
Date Posted: 2024-04-25