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12 people are interested
Do you love to spend time outdoors?
ORGANIZATION: Capital Caring
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12 people are interested
At Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center, the longest operating inpatient hospice in the country, a group of volunteers have built and maintain the beautiful landscaping. There are expansive gardens, a fountain and peaceful walkways throughout the grounds.
We are looking for 2-4 more dedicated volunteers to help on Saturday mornings from 9am-12pm (8am-11am during hot summer weather) to help maintain the beautiful grounds that are enjoyed by our patients and their families.
This is a great opportunity for those who love the outdoors and gardening!
- General Hours: Saturday's 9am-Noon (8am-11am during hot summer weather)
- Time Commitment: Beginning of March - 1st week of January (when holiday decorations are taken down and stored)
- Projects involve normal lawn and garden maintenance: weeding, pruning, mowing, mulching, leaf removal, fountain & lawn furniture refurbishing, plus holiday decorating in December.
- Good physical condition, able to lift up to 25 pounds
- NO prior gardening experience required
More opportunities with Capital Caring
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Capital Caring
Location:
4715 15th St N, Arlington, VA 22205, US
Mission Statement
To improve care for those facing life-limiting illness through direct support of patients and their families, public education and public advocacy.
Description
Since our founding in 1977, Capital Caring has helped families and loved ones make the most of every moment together by offering coordinated care, comfort, and dignity to those living with serious illness.
We trace our roots to a small group of committed volunteers in northern Virginia, but have since grown to be the largest nonprofit hospice provider in the mid-Atlantic region. With a service area of more than 17,000 square miles, we are in your enighborhood and are ready to provide world-class care whenever - and wherever - you need it.
Capital Caring provides excellent pain relief and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and compassion to families across the region. Our health professionals - including more than 20 staff doctors - deliver some of the best care in the United States.
Capital Caring is open 24 hours every day. Anyone who needs help staying independent and safe can access our services, regardless of their ability to pay. We tailor care to your specific needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4715 15th St NArlington, VA 22205
DATE POSTED
June 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Landscaping
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Saturday mornings, ongoing basis