- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Hospice Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Wentworth Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Wentworth Hospice offers free training for those interested in working with Hospice patients. Classes can be tailored to meet your needs! Please call DJ Antone at (603) 692-0220 to schedule an interview. Training schedule is flexible (disregard times entered above)
Volunteer services are needed in Strafford, York and Carroll Counties. Calming, but out-going temperament required! You must be a team player!
Volunteering with Hospice is about being there for the entire family, not just the patient. Each patient has their own team and the volunteers play an essential role by providing patients and their families with compassionate care and support during the end-of-life process.
Below are the most commonly requested things asked for:
RESPITE.....sitting w/the patient while the caregiver leaves to grocery shop, pay bills, or just take a much needed nap. 24/7 caregivers are exhausted and need a break to take care of business and take care of themselves.
FOOD PREP......making a light lunch or dinner for patients who live alone or helping the caregiver make meals.
COMPANIONSHIP.....for both the patient and the family member or caregiver. Patients want someone to listen to them, play games, provide music. Often, they just want someone to be a comforting presence, with little to no activity.
Other areas that patients appreciate:
Music--Guitar, singing groups, etc.
MASSAGE therapy (licensed)
REIKI
PET therapy (certified)
Military Veteran companionship----this is a huge request!
Barber / Hairdresser
Training requirements: 22 hours of training; 15 of which are classroom hours.
More opportunities with Wentworth Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wentworth Hospice
Location:
9 Andrews Rd., Somersworth, NH 03878, US
Mission Statement
Quality of Life Matters We want to ensure that our patients will be cared for both professionally and compassionately. We promise both.
Description
We are a hospice located in southern NH and cover both NH and southern ME locations. We provide services to patients and their families who are dealing with terminal illness in both their homes and facilities.
A comprehensive training program for Volunteers is provided to help them gain the knowledge and confidence that is necessary to provide this life affirming service. In addition, Volunteers are part of the Hospice Team at Wentworth Hospice and have an on going access to staff support and guidance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9 Andrews Rd.Somersworth, NH 03878
DATE POSTED
June 27, 2022
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- Massage Therapy
- Patient Care
- Music Therapy
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 22 hours of training; 15 in class. After training, commit to serving at least 2 patients a minimum of 2 hours per week. Your choice of patients living at home or those in facilities.
- Training date/ time is flexible based on your schedule!