- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Volunteer to sit with patient in Athens area
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Chattanooga
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Seeking compassionate volunteer to provide a brief respite to caregivers so they can run errands, go grocery shopping, or take a nap. Hospice caregivers are often times beyond exhaustion, and as a Hospice of Chattanooga volunteer, you would have a tremendous impact in helping families exercise self care during crisis. You can visit with a patient, read to them, hold a hand, or play comforting music. Our Hospice volunteers provide emotional and spiritual support at such a sacred time in a person's life. We also have patients in facilities to visit. We provide enriching volunteer training, and we are flexible with your schedule and what you are able to do.
More opportunities with Hospice of Chattanooga
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hospice of Chattanooga
Location:
4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416, US
Mission Statement
"We at Hospice of Chattanooga take the time to listen, honor your choices, and walk with you through life's journey."
Description
What is Hospice?
- Hospice care is about people caring for people with terminal illnesses in a loving, sensitive and personal way that allows patients to spend the final days of their lives with dignity, in their own homes, surrounded by family and friends.
- One fear of the seriously ill is uncontrollable pain. With hospice, medication is available for any patient who has a problem with pain. The goal is to achieve constant control over it, without impairing alertness.
- It recognizes the need of each person to maintain control over his or her own life, as patients and families are included in all decisions related to the care provided.
- Support is provided in the patient's home so the family can remain together in their own familiar environment.
- With the support and symptom management of the hospice team, the patient is usually able to remain at home thoughout the entire illness.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week