Veteran-to-Veteran Hospice Patient Support Volunteer - OhioHealth At Home

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ORGANIZATION: OhioHealth At Home of Mansfield (Hospice)

• A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
• 7 people are interested

VETERANS NEEDED! START ASAP! CALL 419-526-8149 TODAY!

OhioHealth At Home Hospice Veteran-to-Veteran Program Support Volunteers:

• Provide support and companionship to fellow Veterans at end-of-life
• Sit bedside and offer conversation/listening ear
• Deliver veteran appreciation packets to veteran patients
• Perform Veteran pinning ceremonies for veteran patients

Qualifications:

1. Completion of OhioHealth At Home hospice volunteer training, plus Veteran to Veteran program training
2. Commitment to the philosophy and goals of hospice
3. Emotional maturity, sensitivity, listening skills
4. Reference and background check (including fingerprinting)
5. Completion of TB blood test and yearly flu vaccination
6. Skills in listening, empathy and acceptance of people in their current life stage
7. Understanding of grief and loss issues
8. Ability to work independently
9. Ability to commit to at least 4-8 hours of volunteer work per month

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, ROBYN HAZEN AT (419) 526-8149.