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2 people are interested
hospice volunteer
ORGANIZATION: AseraCare Hospice
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2 people are interested
AseraCare Hospice- Erie is looking for compassionate volunteers to join our team. The agency services the following counties: Erie, Crawford, Venago, Warren, Clarion and Forrest County. Opportunities include companionship, administrative, vigil, and bereavement support. Pets are also welcome to volunteer and provide pet visits with patients. Music therapists are also encouraged to inquire. Volunteers will go through an orientation and training with the volunteer coordinator to become comfortable with interacting with patients. If you wish to learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer, please email or call the Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Gorecki at 814-836-5255 or jessica.gorecki@aseracare.com.
More opportunities with AseraCare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AseraCare Hospice
Location:
1600 Peninisula Drive, Suite 14, Erie, PA 16505, US
Mission Statement
AseraCare Hospice MISSION We will.. Focus resources to serve emotional, spiritual,and physical needs of our associates, patients, and families with compassion, urgency, and customer service. Preserve the dignity of our patients and families so that no one dies in pain or alone. Create a culture dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering, which finds expression through the ongoing getle acts of kindness, sympathy, and compassion. Serve, educate and support our local communities and referral sources, as to the benefit, dignity, and novility of end of life care. Grow a vibrant business that delivers exceptional care, customer service, and financial performance.
Description
AseraCare Hospice is located in Erie, PA and seves Erie, Crawford, Venango, Warren, Forest, and Clarion County. Volunteers work along with hospice staff to help in areas of
COMPANIONSHIP: Often a terminal illness can isolate a patient and family from their friends or community. Volunteers offer friendship by visiting regularly to talk, participate in some activity, or just being there for the patient and family.
OFFICE: Office volunteers assist by filing, typing, copying, preparing mail outs, assembling admission and orientation packets, and other assignments as needed.
MUSIC: Our Harmony of Hearts program and Guided Angels Ministry allows volunteers to share the gift of music with patients.
PET VISITORS: Volunteers take their trained dogs and other pets in to visit the patients who like animals.
CRAFTS: Individuals and groups of adults and children makes craft projects for the hospice patients. The hospice office provides most craft materials.
BEREAVEMENT: Our bereavement program follows bereaved families and loved ones for 13 months. Bereavement volunteers assist the Bereavement Counselor with phone calls, mailings, "remembrance" services, filing, and visits.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12664 Rte 19Waterford, PA 16441
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2018
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- People Skills
- Music Therapy
- Animal Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- As long as you are up to date on paperwork
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