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Vigil Volunteer-North Metro
ORGANIZATION: Ecumen Hospice
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1 person is interested
Ecumen Hospice believes that, unless desired, no one should die alone. The vigil volunteer works directly with patients and families by providing specialized comfort and support tailored to each patient’s needs in their final days and hours. This may include reading, singing, or simply offering company to patients as they pass. By being available, vigil volunteers can also offer respite to caregivers, giving them peace of mind that someone is present while they are unable to be by their loved one’s side. Vigil volunteers also extend support to family members and friends that are present at the time of death.
Vigil volunteers serve on an on-call, as-needed basis. Typically 2-6 hours per vigil visit.
Location: We serve patients in their residence, which may include private homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, or independent living facilities. Many of our patients live in Ecumen owned or managed communities. Positions are available in the Central Metro (Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties), North Metro (Anoka, Chisago and Isanti Counties), and South Metro (Dakota County, S Ramsey County and S Washington Counties). **Our current highest need in the North Metro is Chisago City and North Branch. This is our highest volunteer need area of all posted**
For more information, please visit our website, www.ecumenhospice.org or contact Cori Ballew, volunteer specialist at coriballew@ecumen.org or 651-714-0200.
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About Ecumen Hospice
Location:
3530 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview, MN 55126, Shoreview, MN 55126, US
Mission Statement
Ecumen Hospice is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization. Our commitment to life-honoring care dates back three decades and continues with innovative ways to care for and honor loved ones in celebration of their life.
Description
Volunteers are an important part of our dedicated team, offering comfort, support, friendship and presence to our patients and their families at an important stage of life. As a volunteer, you can make an impact with a few hours of your time a month and your willingness to be present during someone’s final days.
Volunteer roles: Companion, Vigil, Hospice Hounds (registered therapy animal), Veteran to Veteran, Sunshine Cards and Administrative. New in Duluth: Hospice End-of-Life Doula (HELD). Have another skill you'd like to share, please let us know!
Service Area: We serve patients in their residence, which may include private homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, or independent living facilities. We have five branches, which serves most of Minnesota (https://www.ecumen.org/hospice/service-area/)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5379 383rd StreetNorth Branch, MN 55056
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Bereavement Support
- Spiritual Healing
- Family Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- On-call, as needed basis
- Mantoux (TB) Test