- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Looking for pet companions or Therapy dogs!
ORGANIZATION: AseraCare Hospice of Elkhart
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Do you have the sweetest dog in the world and feel that love is meant to be shared with others? Hospice patients often find great joy when visited by pet companionship teams. Owners with their dogs visit our patients in locations all over the Mishawaka and Elkhart areas on a one-to-one basis which is attractive for those dogs who do better without lots of other dogs around.
Our pet companion teams have amazing results with our patients - often connecting with patients that others have a difficult time reaching. Cats are also sometimes requested too!
Due to covid-19 volunteer visits are restricted at this time. We are still on boarding volunteers so they are ready once the restrictions are lifted.
More opportunities with AseraCare Hospice of Elkhart
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AseraCare Hospice of Elkhart
Location:
5405 N Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545, US
Mission Statement
To provide innovative healthcare one person, one family, and one community at a time.
Description
AseraCare is a family-centered hospice. We provide hospice services to patients and their families in the place they call home - in their apartment or house, assisted living or nursing home. Our services include RN case management, home health aid visits, social work, spiritual care, volunteers, and bereavement support for the families.
Hospice volunteers are needed in St. Joseph's County, Elkhart County, Marshall County, LaGrange, Fulton County and Kosciusko County to provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families according to the patient's plan of care. Hospice patients are individuals with terminal illnesses with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Volunteer support me be in form of conversation, handholding, simple presence at the bedside, recreational activities, and pet/music therapy. Volunteers have the opportunity to develop on-going relationships with patients and families throughout their illness, or may be involved in short term "vigil" relationships.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
ElkhartSouth BendMishawakaElkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, IN 46514
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-6 hours per month, more if available
- Must be at least 18 or with an adult, Orientation and Training, pet vaccination record up to date, drug screen.