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5 people are interested
Give back to your community this summer! Volunteers needed in Chester County, PA
ORGANIZATION: Hospice Compassus
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5 people are interested
Compassus Hospice seeks volunteers!
We are looking for people who are kind-hearted and compassionate seeking volunteer opportunities in Chester County specifically, the West Chester area.
As little as one hour a week or two to four hours a month is helpful, and arrangements can be customized to accommodate each volunteer’s personal schedule.
Hospice Volunteers are trained to support terminally ill individuals and their loved ones. Through your commitment, volunteers can impact patients in extraordinary ways. With an emphasis on living, hospice volunteers support and assist terminally ill individuals and help their loved ones cope with the challenges of life’s ending.
The wide variety of volunteer roles include; companionship volunteers, pet therapists, Reiki volunteers and administrative volunteers. Training will be provided to make sure each volunteer is given the instruction needed to guarantee a positive experience. Below is a list of current volunteer positions:
Bedside Volunteers - Visit with and support patients by playing music, writing letters or reading from a patient’s favorite book.
Alternative/Complementary Therapy Volunteers - Provide comfort and relaxation to patients using music, reiki, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy or pet therapy. These volunteers are professionally trained prior to joining the team. All pet therapy animals must be certified (we can guide you thourgh this process).
Administrative Volunteers - Assemble informational packets, file, perform data entry, and other clerical duties.
To learn more about the program, contact Michele Eckbold, Volunteer Coordinator, at 610-436-1853 or michele.eckbold@compassus.com .
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About Hospice Compassus
Location:
4390 Route 130 North, Suite A, Willingboro, NJ 08046, US
Mission Statement
Helping the community to ensure those with life-limiting illnesses face their journey with comfort, dignity and compassion in the warm and loving presence of family, friends and caregivers.
Description
Hospice Compassus serves a nationwide network of community-based hospice programs outside of Nashville in Brentwood TN, with more than 90 programs in the U.S. Hospice care help manage pain and symptoms associated with terminal illness - physical, emotional, social and spiritual. And at the heart of Hospice Compassus, we focus on compassionate options to exhaustive treatments, incorporating the wishes of patients and loved ones in all end of life decisions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Compassus HospiceAround Chester CountyWest Chester, PA 19382
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2017
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Music Arts
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-4 hours a month
- compassion