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2 people are interested
Friendly Visitor Volunteers Needed for Hospice Patients in Anne Arundel County
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice Services
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2 people are interested
Heartand Hospice is looking for caring and dedicated people with an interest in serving patients and their families in Anne Arundel County. Anne Arundel County is a rapidly growing area for our patients and we have a need for volunteers all over Anne Arundel County.
Volunteers serve a vital role for our patients and are rewarded with the knowledge that what they do makes a difference. Our patients are looking for someone to talk to and someone who will listen. They have so many untold stories and and wisdom that are just waiting to be told.
Make someone's day. Become a volunteer with Heartland Hospice today, and help give our patients a reason to smile again.
Heartland Hospice trains volunteers to spend time with hospice patients in the context of friendly visits. We will come to you for training. You decide your visit schedule and location of service and we'll support you with individualized mentoring. If you have a heart for this work you can do it. Join our team today!
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About Heartland Hospice Services
Location:
4 East Rolling Crossroads, # 307, Baltimore, MD 21228, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patientse with a limited life expectancy, as well as support to their caregivers. The quality of life for those we serve is enhanced through specialized supportive care designed to meet the needs of the body, mind and spirit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of the Medical Director, Registered Nurse, Health Aide, Social Worker,Chaplain and Volunteers. Heartland Hospice strives to provide care to all who are eligible and need hospice care regardless of ability to pay.
Description
Volunteers offer services in both our office setting and in the field directly engaging with patients and families.
A multitude of our volunteers provide emotional & spiritual support through friendly visits patients within their homes or care facilities. These volunteers offer compassionate companionship, advocacy and outreach to patients and families through conversation, reading, relief sitting, letter writing, running errands, assistance with hobbies, music enrichment and art and other forms of sensory stimulation. Another volunteer opportunity includes sitting vigil with patients who are actively dying and who have no family present with them.
Volunteers serve in Baltimore City & County, Anne Arundel, Howard and Harford Counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4 East Rolling Crossroads #307Catonsville, MD 21228
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two to three hours a week for one year.
- Application and TB skin test are required before sitting with patients.