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ORGANIZATION: COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE

  • 22 people are interested

Touch a heart. Give a hug. Listen to family stories. If you are a sympathetic listener, volunteering with Compassionate Care Hospice. There is a tremendous opportunity for you to bring an added dimension to the lives of those we serve. Volunteers provide practical support to Hospice patients and their caregivers. This can include running errands, assisting with chores, reading to patients, or just being a caring presence.

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About COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE

Location:

10200 w 75th street suite 100, shawnee mission, KS 66204, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Compassionate Care Hospice:

To provide the highest quality of hospice care

To give dignity to the dying experience

To provide access to care for ALL persons

To educate the community

Description

Founded in 1993, Compassionate Care Hospice is a community-based organization committed to providng the highest quality hospice care to patients, their families and close friends.

We care for terminally ill patients with a wide range of illnesses, including cancer and any end stage disease.

At Compassionate Care we are committed to quality of life, which enables patients to remain in the comfort and privacy of their own homes and nursing homes with their loved ones. We provide volunteers to read to patients, write letters, offer respite relief to caregiver, light housekeeping etc. as well as other helps to patients and their families

Volunteers are considered to be part of the interdisciplinary team process and all are non paying positions.

- Perfect for college students looking for community service hours, retired persons and those wishing to give of themselves for a greater good.

-Ideal for retired or semi retired persons looking to give back something to their community

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Seniors
Animals, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

19401 East 40 HighwaySuite 130Independence, MO 64055

(39.029045,-94.35333)
 

SKILLS

  • Photography
  • Healthcare
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Animal Therapy
  • Music Arts

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1+ hours weekly (schedule is very flexible)
  • Training is provided for all volunteers

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