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Making a Difference: Become a Hospice Companion Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring

  • 30 people are interested

SEEKING COMPANION VOLUNTEERS!!

Make a Difference...

Elara Caring Hospice in Newburyport, MA is looking for Caring, Compassionate Companion Volunteers
to visit hospice patients who live in Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties. Volunteers offer companionship and support through conversation, reading, playing cards, singing, watching TV, playing music or simply sitting together. No direct physical contact required; just a desire to support individuals nearing the end of life and their families. Visits take place in homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Training provided. Hours are flexible (weekends, evenings, daytime, etc., 1 - 2 hours per week). COVID-19 restrictions upheld per CDC Guidelines and facility requirements

For additional information, please contact Lisa Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (603)819-6155 or email lhanson@elara.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Lisa

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About Elara Caring

Location:

12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA 01922, US

Mission Statement

Elara Caring encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness. We promote dignity and emphasize quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with the ones they love.

Description

Elara Caring is currently looking for Volunteers: Companion Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Office Volunteers, Veteran Volunteers, Teen Volunteers and Crafting Volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
People with Disabilities, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

222 Merrimac StreetNewburyport, MA 01950

(42.81617,-70.8797)
 

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Storytelling
  • Elder care
  • People Skills
  • Singing

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 - 2 hours per week
  • We submit required background checks. Training/support provided based on your need/request. Record the time, date and type of activity on Elara time sheets. Brief note about your visit so the Volunteer Coordinator can update the family.

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