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Patient Support Volunteers are vital to providing the care and support the patient and family need.
Companion Visits volunteers provide conversation, presence, and support to patients and families. They visit in homes, Assisted Living facilities, and Hospice Houses.
End of Life Doulas provide end of life education and support for the patient and family. They also help with vigils and the patients legacy. Training is provided.
Lifestory volunteers provide a listening ear, help patients record their life experiences and create a memory booklet.
Music Volunteers provide music in patient rooms, lobbies, and Assisted Living facilities, they bring comfort in a very special way.
Pet Peace of Mind Volunteers assist with the care of the patient’s pets so that their beloved pet can stay with them as long as possible. Volunteers, walk pets, brush, play ball, scoop litter boxes, feed and fill up the water.
Pet Visitors bring their ceritifed therapy pets to visit patients to provide companionship and a connection sometimes lost as a patient nears end of death.
Pretty Nails volunteers bring color and comfort to with nail care and companionship.
Respite volunteers provide companionship to the patient and time for selfcare for the caregiver.
Spiritual Care volunteers are assigned by chaplains to provide extra support for the spiritual needs of patients & families.
Veteran to Veteran assignments link veterans with veteran volunteers who can share their military perspective and stories.
Veterans Recognition Ceremonies recognition of our veterans who honorably served our great country. It is sometimes the last celebration a family has with their veteran loved one.
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About HOSPICE OF MARION COUNTY INC
Location:
3231 SW 34TH AVE, OCALA, FL 34474, US
Mission Statement
To provide compassionate, exceptional end-of-life care to our community.
Description
Hospice of Marion County and its affiliated companies serve over 3500 local residents facing acute illness with expert medical care for symptom management, as well emotional and spiritual care for the patient and family. Volunteers visit patients in the home where most patient choose to remain. As a non-profit Hospice, the focus is on caring for the patient and family, even if they do have not insurance or ability to pay. Our Philanthropy efforts and Hospice Thrift Stores depend on volunteers and help provide for a high quality of care. The Joint Commission as well as Medicare's Hospice Compare recognize the outstanding care which is enabled by volunteer contributions of time, donations, and influence.
Over 20% of our patients are veterans, so volunteer veterans programs are quite important to caring for our patients who served in the military.
Specialty programs such as music, pets, spiritual care, comfort touch, and lifestory enhance the lives of patients who appreciate the special attention. Volunteers also serve in support roles at our Hospice Houses, in offices, deliver interoffice mail, and help with events.
Come and make a difference, make a friend!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Ocala, FL 34480
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2025
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Hospice Care
- Animal Therapy
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Music Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Schedules are flexible once a week, once every two weeks, or once a month.
- Fingerprinting and TB test required and paid for by Hospice. No fees to volunteers.