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VETERAN VOLUNTEER
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Southwest Virginia
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Visit with veteran patients and families recommended and assigned by Hospice of SWVA Volunteer Coordinator.Provide the veteran patient with companionship, interaction, comfort, and provide the caregiver(s) with emotional support.Demonstrates the core values and mission of Hospice SWVA and adopts the Agency mission, strategic direction and project goals.Participate in Veteran patient Pinning Ceremonies and other activities through the We Honor Veterans Program. We serve Veterans in Smyth, Wythe, and Bland Counties in Virginia
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About Hospice of Southwest Virginia
Location:
600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382, US
Mission Statement
Hospice of Southwest Virginia offers comprehensive health care services for people with a terminal illness and support for their loved ones. Our focus is to provide improved quality of life so that the patient and family can spend their remaining time with comfort and dignity.
Description
A Hospice Volunteer
- Is a special and necessary member of the Hospice Team
- Is caring, open, and accepting of life
- Understands the challenges that face families and patients when confronted with a life-limiting illness.
- Affirms life not just by speaking but by doing
- Gives back to life what was given to them
- Enriches their own life by enriching the lives of other
The 468,000 plus hospice volunteers at work in hospices throughout the U.S. are an essential part of the hospice philosophy of care which recognizes that dying is not just a medical event but a personal one as well. In fact, federal law requires that at least 5% of patient care hours be provided by volunteers (if the hospice receives Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
600 West Ridge Road1155 N. 4th StreetServing Smyth, Wythe & Bland Counties in VirginiaWytheville, VA 24382
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 Hours per week