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3 people are interested
Bereavement/Grief Support Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Interim Hospice
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3 people are interested
Duties: Bereavement volunteers perform duties in the following areas: Provide regular contact to caregivers by telephone calls or visits during the 13 months following the death of a patient as indicated in the individual plan of care. Assist the bereaved during the holidays, anniversaries and special occasions in a personalized way. Help plan and participate in the annual Memorial Service. Assist Bereavement Coordinator Qualifications: The volunteer must have patience, compassion, flexibility and good active listening skills are needed. Bereavement Volunteers need to be able to establish and maintain boundaries. The volunteer must be able to put the patient's interests first. Being well grounded and possessing good common sense are important.
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About Interim Hospice
Location:
510 N. 17th Ave, Suite A, Wausau, WI 54401, US
Mission Statement
Interim Hospice and Palliative Care optimizes the quality of life for patients and families who are living with a terminal and/or life threatening illness by anticipating, treating and preventing suffering and facilitating patient autonomy, access to information and choice in the physical, social, psychological and spiritual dimensions of holistic care and services provided by our compassionate interdisciplinary team.
Description
Volunteers provide important services to the community. Whether it's providing companionship to a person in the final months or weeks of life, offering support to family members and caregivers, providing assistance in the office or helping with community outreach, the contributions of volunteers are an essential part of Interim Hospice & Palliative Care. And, there is no greater feeling than knowing you have made someone's day just by being you.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
510 N. 17th AveSuite AWausauWausau, WI 54401
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Data Entry
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per month
- An ear to listen and a compassionate heart.