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Veteran-to-Veteran Hospice Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: Adventist Health Hospice
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4 people are interested
Are you a Veteran looking for a meaningful experience here at home? We are looking for you!
Adventist Health Hospice is seeking Veterans to serve as volunteers to other Veterans who are on our Hospice Program. Today, 1 out of 4 dying Americans are Veterans. Veterans can face unique emotional and physical challenges at the end of their lives. Sometimes another veteran is the only one who can understand. Veteran volunteers have a unique ability to create rapport with and support Veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness. Indeed, when Veterans interact, their common language and experiences can form a strong friendship and the companionship created between these veterans has proven to be profound.
Veteran volunteers do not perform any hands-on care but rather, provide comradeship and conversation for fellow Veteran patients. This might include reminiscing, reading, playing cards, or sharing hobbies. It is as individual as you are.
Our volunteers work in the field - in patient’s homes, adult family homes, or nursing homes, wherever a patient might call home. Volunteers determine when and how much time they can provide - some a few hours a week, other just a few hours a month.
Requirements to volunteer:
Valid driver’s license (if driving)
Proof of Auto Insurance (if driving)
Complete an orientation and training
Pass a background check, drug test and TB screen (all provided)
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About Adventist Health Hospice
Location:
5835 NE 122nd Ave, Suite 155, Portland, OR 97230, US
Mission Statement
In alignment with the overall mission of Adventist Health/Hospice, we seek to live God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. We encourage every team member to Be Love, Be a Force for Good, Be a Mission Owner, Be Welcoming, Be Curious and Be Brilliant.
Description
Adventist Health Hospice is dedicated to providing comfortable palliative care while preserving dignity, respecting patients' choices and autonomy, and working closely together with families and friends. Hospice volunteers come alongside this goal to provide comfort and care to patients and families to make the most of the time remaining for them. Volunteers can offer companionship, help with light household tasks, make phone calls, document patients' life stories, help with pet care or offer musical talents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Portland Metro Area5825 NE 122nd Ave. Suite #155Portland, OR 97230
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2023
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- It is up to the volunteer.