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22 people are interested
Its Nice To Be Nice! Help Bring Joy To An Elderly Person's Life!
ORGANIZATION: COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
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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.
More opportunities with COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
WHEN
WHERE
19401 East 40 HighwaySuite 130Independence, MO 64055
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2018
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