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6 people are interested
Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Interim Hospice
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6 people are interested
A hospice volunteer can help terminally ill patients and their families in a variety of ways including listening and conversing, reading books, playing music or games, or sharing an interest. This can be in a patient's home or an assisted living facility. -As a member of the Hospice Team, volunteers help by providing necessary care and compassion to patients and their families -Volunteers often form close ties to patients and their families, becoming the eyes and ears for the Hospice Team -Volunteers set their own schedule based on their availability. We ask that volunteers commit to at least 6 months and give at least 2 hours a month if possible -Volunteers gain satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives -Without volunteers, hospices could not continue to provide quality and compassionate care, which is so necessary at this difficult time of life
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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
Wherever the patient calls homeWausau and surrounding areas, WI 54403
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of 2 hours per month required
- Documentation of patient contact required