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26 people are interested
Quilters, knitters, and crafters - our patients LOVE your gifts of warmth and love!
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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26 people are interested
Our patients LOVE your gifts of warmth and love! We keep lap blankets, prayer shawls, quilts, and other homemade items to give to patients who may be having a particularly sad day - or perhaps it is their birthday or a holiday! Your gifts are truly appreciated! There is no paperwork or screenings necessary for this volunteer role - just the gift of your time!
More opportunities with Heartland Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Heartland Hospice
Location:
613 Baltimore Drive, Suite 3, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality Hospice care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as, provide support to their caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through palliative and specialized supportive care designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, social, and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers. Hospice care is provided by using an interdisciplinary team utilizing an approach to the care delivered to patients either in their own home or extended care facility; working cooperatively with area health care providers and other community resources. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need Hospice care irrespective of ability to pay.
Description
Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide comfort and support for patients facing a terminal illness and their families.
Medical and support services, including nursing care, social services, physician services, counseling, homemaking services, hospice aides, and trained volunteers help the patient and caregiver cope with the illness. Depending on the patient's condition, hospice services may be provided in the patient's home, a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or hospital or anywhere the patient calls home.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
613 Baltimore DriveSuite 3Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2019
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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- application