- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Caring and Compassionate Hospice Volunteers Needed!!
ORGANIZATION: OnPointe at Home
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
We are seeking Volunteers for the Hospice Community!
Help make a difference in a family's home by spending a fraction of your time with a family's loved one. Help individuals find happiness, comfort, compassion and peace while going through these challenging times in there life. We want someone who can listen, talk or share a hobby with the individual.
If there is a talent or hobby you would like to share with us feel free to let us know. We are always up for new and encouraging ideas to share with our patients. Some of the ideas we already support are the following:
-visit patients -coloring -animal visits -hair/nails
-knitting -gardening -watch TV -make holiday cards
-arts and crafts -board games -quilting -yard work
-go for walks -scrapbooking -house work -music/sing songs
-Light meal preparation -bereavement calls - caring calls -clerical work
If you have other hobbies or ideas please feel free to let us know what they are and we will see if it is something we can do. Sky is the limit!!
Must be at least 16 with a parent/guardian present.
*This opportunity is not just rewarding for the patient, it is extremely rewarding for you as well. It will impact your life forever in the best way possible!
More opportunities with OnPointe at Home
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About OnPointe at Home
Location:
8725 Alameda Park Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Hospice is dedicated to the provision of palliative care to the terminally ill who (1) meet the eligibility requirements and (2) elect to receive this service. This care is aimed at the reduction of physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering of the patients and their families before, during and after death. The central Hospice goals are to help the terminally ill persons to live out their remaining days with the greatest possible freedom from pain and anxiety; to assist them in maintaining their personal sense of self worth and to contribute to their quality of life. These goals are accomplished through an interdisciplinary team that provides nursing, medical, social, emotional and spiritual support under professional guidance and supervision. At the heart of the program are the volunteers who give their time and love, either directly to the patients and families, or for their many other supportive services.
Description
Volunteers serve as a member of the hospice team by sharing skills and interests in a manner that provides comfort and enriches the quality of life for those served. Our volunteers serve on a regular scheduled basis, at their convenience, and may provide the following:
- Support services, companionship, friendly visiting, active listening, bedside sitting, letter writing.
- Sharing hobbies and special interests - reading, gardening, listening to music, sports, travel crafts, etc.
- Homemaking tasks - light house keeping , dishes, laundry, meal preparation.
- Providing respite and support for family members in partnership with friendship in a time of need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Bereavement Support
- Singing
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 hours per month preferred.
- Parent/guardian goes through training and volunteers with minor until minor becomes the age of 18.