- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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42 people are interested
Seeking Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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42 people are interested
Become a companion volunteer to visit patients in the counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer or Salem. Visits made in homes and Assisted Living facilities. Looking for someone that would be committed to volunteering their time. Great opportunity to give back to the community.
Must have current driver's license, proof of auto insurance, Covid19 vaccination or proof of exemption, negative TB test. We provide all of the training (digital & face-to-face) and onboarding.
- Volunteers can offer companionship, read, play music for patients.
- Make tuck-in-calls remotely.
- Office volunteers will assist with clerical work in our office.
If you are a kind, reliable person, willing to offer your time please consider volunteering!
More opportunities with Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
Location:
21 Main Street Suite 252, Hackensack, NJ 07601, US
Mission Statement
Amedisys Hospice Care is defined by its mission: To affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for underserved or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community in order to provide them with knowledge regarding end-of-life and hospice care around quality of life.
Description
For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Volunteering Opportunities
-Remote Volunteering Opportunities
-Administrative: Support hospice office operations
-Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one
-Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one.
-Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans
-Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families
-Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation)
-Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home"
For more information, please reach out to Kelly Yeager the Regional Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Email: Kelly.yeager@amedisys.com
Phone Number: (908)-787-3354
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Burlington, NJ 08016
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours a week. We place you 20 minutes from home, work or school.