Clown Companion Volunteer

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Aseracare Hospice is seeking a trained clown to provide life affirming humor to patients and families. Humor helps people see more than just tragedy in stressful times. It gives us a break from the intensity of grief. While the silly clowns with brightly colored clothes and magic tricks make people smile, it takes something more to be a hospice clown. Hospice clowns need to have a compassionate spirit for patients and families and the ability to listen with a loving heart knowing that all of the hospice patients they visit are faced with life limiting-illnesses. Hospice clowns attempt to alleviate some of the painful feelings our patients and families have - if only for a few minutes.

Volunteers are provided free training, a training certificate, and can work flexible hours that suit their individual schedules. Volunteer training blends ancient wisdom with contemporary practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

* Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

* Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.

* Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with other employees at all levels.

• Must have documentation of clown training

Requirements

Volunteers must be able to attend a 12-hour orientation.

This includes a free complete background check, urine screen, and tuberculosis test. If you are a grieving a significant loss of a family member, we do ask that you wait twelve months after the death before commencing hospice volunteering.