Grace Hospice is looking for VIGIL Volunteers

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• Grace Hospice is GROWING and so it our need for a VERY special type of Volunteer.

What is a Vigil Volunteer?

A caring individual that will provide a gentle and warm presence at bedside (or in the room) for patients who are actively dying (the last 24-48 hours of life).

A person who will offer companionship, comfort and presence (sitting vigil), either for patients who have little or no family to be with them, or to provide support, information and guidance for their families, relieving their anxiety over the unknown.

Qualified Candidates must possess the following traits:

• Be punctual and dependable.
• Be comfortable with silence and touch
• Provide a quiet and meditative presence
• Have empathy, compassion, knowledge, and sound judgment regarding issues of death and dying
• Have the availability to be on-call with shifts lasting at least 2 hours - but no more than 4 hours (more info about on-call available)
• Ability to work independently, but know that you are there as a member of the hospice team and have available support to you during the entire duration of the sitting service
• Complete general volunteer training/orientation with additional education on the vigil program
• Consent to drug test, 2 step TB test, and background check