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St. Louis, MO 63146
If you enjoy talking on the phone and have time to make a few calls, you may be a perfect Bereavement Telephone Assurance (BTAP) Volunteer. VITAS Healthcare is looking for volunteers to make phone calls to bereaved family members after a hospice patient's death. These short phone calls go a long way in making a difference in the loves of those coping with grief. Use your compassion, listening skills and your time with training and support from VITAS to give back to your community. The hours are flexible and can be made from your own home. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com. Be sure to also check out more information on VITAS Volunteer Services at https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.
Date Posted: 2024-05-01
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Festus, MO 63028
VITAS Healthcare is currently looking for a Paw Pal Volunteer to visit patients on hospice residing in the Festus, MO area. By visiting with your dog as a VITAS Paw Pal Volunteer, you can offer comfort, bring back memories, encourage activity and provide unconditional love to VITAS patients. Your visits leave behind memories of you and your pet, and rekindle thoughts of other pets. All kinds of pets are invited to join VITAS’ Paw Pals Program (dogs are especially welcome). VITAS Volunteers provide patients with specific, non- medical care services through socialization and friendly visits. Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. VITAS provides Comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. Paw Pal Dogs must be well-groomed, well- behaved, at least one- year old, and have up-to-date health/vaccine records. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@VITAS.com
Date Posted: 2024-04-30
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Foristell, MO 63348
VITAS Healthcare is looking for a Patient Care Volunteer to visit a patient on hospice residing in his or her own home in the Foristell, MO area 63348. This volunteer opportunity is specifically for visiting patients in their own homes and not long- term care facilities. Volunteers are critically important for visiting patients at the end of life that do not have family or friends that regularly visit. 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. This volunteer position would involve visiting a home patient around 1 to 2 hours a week. 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: 2024-04-30
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Saint Charles, MO 63301
VITAS Healthcare is looking for dog owners to help out as Paw Pals Volunteers. VITAS Paw Pals volunteers visit hospice patients residing at nursing homes and long term care facilities to bring joy and comfort at the end of life. This includes Mt. Carmel Nursing home located at 723 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO 63301. By visiting with your dog as a VITAS Paw Pal Volunteer, you can bring back memories, encourage activity and provide unconditional love to VITAS patients. Your visits leave behind memories of you and your pet, and rekindle thoughts of other pets. All kinds of pets are invited to join VITAS’ Paw Pals Program (dogs are especially welcome). Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients/families, health/safety precautions and more. We provide comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteers. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. Paw Pal Dogs must be well-groomed, well- behaved, at least one- year old, and have up-to-date health/vaccine records. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314) 682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com
Date Posted: 2024-05-01
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Arnold, MO 63010
VITAS Healthcare 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 since they are devoted to caring for their loved ones. Relief care (sitting with a patient while the caregiver takes a break) is one of our biggest volunteer needs. For caregivers, getting the opportunity to run an errand, go to the movies or a doctor’s appointment can renew their energy. This better equips them for the responsibilities of caregiving. We are currently looking for a Caregiver Relief volunteer with weekday availability to help with visiting a home patient in Arnold, MO 63010. Caregiver relief volunteers provide non-medical services for home patients while family members take a break. This volunteer opportunity would be for approximately 2 to 3 hours a week. Daytime availability Monday through Friday is preferred. VITAS Healthcare provides comprehensive training and orientation for hospice volunteering. 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 on VITAS Healthcare at www.vitas.com
Date Posted: 2024-04-25