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3 people are interested
Musical Groups offer Harmony of Hearts for Hospice
ORGANIZATION: AseraCare Hospice
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3 people are interested
Musical Groups offer Harmony of Hearts for Hospice
Groups that that sing or play musical instruments, such as autoharp, guitar, violin, etc. They join in groups of two or three or visit patients individually to bring them the gift of music.
"Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears ~ it is a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ear. But for many of my neurological patients, music is even more ~ it can provide access, even when no medication can, to movement, to speech, to life. For them music is not a luxury, but a necessity. ~Oliver Sacks
AseraCare Hospice Music Volunteers are volunteers who specialize in sharing songs or instrumental music with those on hospice services and their family members. Bring your existing musical skill and musical training to enhance the quality of life for a patient on hospice and/or members of their family. Often regularly scheduled visits are requested, however, music volunteers may also be asked to provide musical visits for a group of patients at a facility as outreach for our agency.
Our Music Companion Volunteers are a true partnership in care which we are confident will bring many hours of joy to patients, family members, staff, and community members. There is an opportunity to participate in our community events as well.
Benefits of Music for Hospice Patients Include:
10. Can create positive emotional changes and help to improve your mood
9. The right type of music has been known to help with memory recall, which can contribute to satisfaction with life
8. Has been known to help improve awareness of self and environment
7. Can be used to alleviate pain
6. Can be used as a social connection between patients and family
5. Has been shown to increase or maintain physical, mental and social functioning
4. Provides a useful tool to help fall asleep
3. Can promote vocal and physical activity
2. Promotes physical rehabilitation
1. Provide relaxation!!
Volunteers are provided free extensive direct patient care training and TB test and can work flexible hours that suit their individual schedules. All necessary precautions are made to ensure safe visits.
We serve facilities throughout 9 counties including: Milwaukee and its suburbs, Brookfield, Cudahy, Oak Creek, Fredonia, Cedarburg, Pewaukee, Sussex, Glendale, Kenosha, Racine, Lake Geneva, Pleasant Prairie, St Francis and more.
To learn more about hospice volunteering call Melanie Burns at 262-785-1356
More opportunities with AseraCare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AseraCare Hospice
Location:
2775 S. Moorland Road, Suite #201, New Berlin, WI 53151, US
Mission Statement
We will focus our resources to serve the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of our employees, patients and families with a sense of compassion, urgency and customer service. We will preserve the dignity of death for our patients and families so that no one will ever die in pain or alone. We will create a culture that is dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering which finds expression through the ongoing gentle acts of kindness, sympathy and compassion. We will serve, educate and support our local communities and referral sources as to the benefits, dignity and nobility of end-of-life care. We will grow a vibrant business that delivers exceptional care, customer service and financial performance.
Description
Hospice care is an important step in the final months of a person's life. It requires compassion, emotional support, experience and wisdom in working with terminally ill patients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2775 S. Moorland Road(serve Milwaukee County & 8 surrounding counties)New Berlin, WI 53151
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2022
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- Music Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- flexible