VITAS Healthcare is looking for volunteers who are able to share their time with hospice patients living at home, in the hospital or living in a nursing home. Hospice volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time.
In orientation class, volunteers are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to patients and families at the end of life.
Volunteer visits not only help the patient, but the families are truly touched as well. VITAS volunteer provide relief care for caregivers, offer companionship for the patient, run errands and help in other meaningful ways.
This is a great opportunity to give back to your community! Even a small amount of time can make a big difference.
7406 Fullerton St., Jacksonville, FL 32073, US
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
Near your home, work, school or church inClay CountyGreen Cove Springs, FL 32043
September 15, 2023