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1 person is interested
Can you knit or crochet? Help a Hospice Patient
ORGANIZATION: Compassionate Care Hospice (Amedisys) Bloomfield NJ
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1 person is interested
Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for caring individuals who can knit or crochet lap blankets for our patients on our hospice program. If you have the ability to knit or crochet and the desire to help those in need please call and sign up now.
More opportunities with Compassionate Care Hospice (Amedisys) Bloomfield NJ
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassionate Care Hospice (Amedisys) Bloomfield NJ
Location:
300 Broadacres Drive, Suite 275, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, US
Mission Statement
Compassionate Care an Amedisys Hospice Company is defined by its mission: To affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for underserved or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community in order to provide them with knowledge regarding end-of-life and hospice care around quality of life.
Description
For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Volunteering Opportunities
-Remote Volunteering Opportunities
-Administrative: Support hospice office operations
-Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one
-Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one.
-Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans.
-Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families
-Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation)
-Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home."
For more information, reach out to Kelly Yeager the Regional Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Email: Kelly.yeager@amedisys.com
Phone Number: (908)-787-3354
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Broad StClifton, NJ 07013
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- As per your availability