Hospice Volunteers needed- With COVID-19, restrictions in place our volunteer program allows for cards, phone calls, and some office hours. We are starting to have a few facilities open to volunteers with guidelines. We believe that with the vaccines more opportunities will open up. With that, we are seeking volunteers to get involved and begin the training process. Spring is upon us and so is the vaccine drive. We are hoping for the very best.
Becoming a Hospice Volunteer is an amazing opportunity to share your time, talents, heart, and presence with people and their families facing end-of-life issues. Hospice Volunteers are needed to provide non-medical supportive services such as companionship visits, engage in life-review, read, play music, watch TV/movies, alternative healing therapies, respite-care, compassionate presence, veteran to veteran connections, and bereavement support.
As a Volunteer, you are an integral member of the amazing hospice team and are provided with free comprehensive training (including CPR certification) so that you feel confident and comfortable providing your volunteer service. We value your time and want to provide opportunities for service that utilize your skills, gifts, and talents in a meaningful way. You will be supported each step of your journey and appreciated all that you do!
Opportunities are available in the entire Metro Denver area and your Volunteer Coordinator will match you with someone near your home or work so that it's convenient for you. Times and frequency of visits are flexible to meet your needs and usually take place in skilled nursing facilities.
Call or email to set up an interview and start serving in a capacity that is meaningful to you!
Dignity Hospice exists to provide symptom control and support for persons in the last phases of life so their remaining days are as joy-filled and comfortable as possible. Dignity Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on comfort care to patients and their families. Dignity Hospice affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death. Dignity Hospice exists in the hope and belief that, through appropriate care and the support of a caring community sensitive to their needs, terminally ill patients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them. Dignity Hospice offers palliative care to all terminally ill patients and support to those patients and their families without regard for diagnosis, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, creed, disability, age, place of residence or ability to pay.
Description
Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are in the final stages of life. Hospice affirms the belief that is is important to make every moment of life as fulfilling and meaningful as possible, from the first days of life-limiting illness, to the last.
At Dignity, we recognize that terminal illness can be an anxious and frightening experience for everyone involved. We will utilize our entire team to provide comfort and assistance to our patience and their loved ones. Preparation, information, and support can help bring peace of mind during this difficult time.
Volunteers are an essential and valuable part of the hospice care team and provide various therapies to patients and their families.
Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
400 East 84th Ave., W-202Thornton, CO80229
(39.84776,-104.98323)
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2021
SKILLS
Music Therapy
People Skills
Veteran Care
Hospice Care
Relationship Building
Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 16
Orientation or Training
Flexible - We work with your schedule! Volunteering is generally during the days, 7 days a week.
Application, background check, TB Test, Flu Shot, American Red Cross CPR Certification (provided as training), Online training, annual CE's for continuing education. COVID-19 vaccine is appreciated.
