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10 people are interested
Free Training: Enjoy the rewards of being a Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Hudson Valley Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
As part of the Hospice care team, Patient Care Volunteers offer comfort, support and companionship to patients and their families.
Respite Care...visiting with a patient to give the caregiver a break
Listening...providing emotional support to both patient and their family caregivers
Transportation...Drive a patient to a medical appointment or just to get out
Errands...picking up groceries or other items
Special Needs...Veteran support, special skills such as a language, hobbies, hairstyling, energy therapy or pet therapy
Our volunteer Patient Care training is 20 hours .The sessions will begin in October.
To inguire about volunteering for Hudson Valley Hospice call Peggy Kuras, Dutchess County at 845-240-7524 or Terri St.John, Ulster County at 845-240-7597.
More opportunities with Hudson Valley Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hudson Valley Hospice
Location:
374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, US
Mission Statement
Enhancing the Quality of Living for Those at the End of Life
Description
Hospice care provides treatments to address the patient's comfort by controlling pain and other symptoms - helping to improve the patient's quality of life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
374 Violet AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12601
DATE POSTED
July 27, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week
- 1 year committment