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Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteer Fond Du Lac Area

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ORGANIZATION: Aurora Health at Home Hospice

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We Honor Veterans

The bond of a common eperience touches both the patient and the volunteer. Aurora at Home Hospice is proud to be affiliated with the We Honor Veterans Program. An importnat part of this progam is the Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program. This volunteer program pairs Veteran volunteers with hospice patients who have been identified as Veterans. Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with each patient, creating an environment where life review and healing may occur. A visit will brighten their day and lighten your heart.

What is the importance of Veteran Volunteers?

  • Volunteers are essential to the delivery of quality Hospice care.

  • Veterans are a part of a distinct culture with their own common language and experience.

  • When Veterans interact, their common language and experience can form a strong relational bond.

  • The camaraderie created between Veterans has proven to be supportive for all involved.

    What activities can Veteran Volunteers do?

  • Provide comanionship based on shared experience

  • Assist Veterans in reminiscing and telling life stories.

  • Educate and assist patients in receiving Veteran benefits.

  • Take part in pinning ceremonies and distribute certificates for Veterans Day and other recognition events.

Volunteers visit with patients usually once a week, for 1-2 hours. Scheduling is very flexible. We will train you to be the best Hospice Companion Visitor and support you in your role. You will feel confident that you are providing our patients with kind, caring attention for comfort and dignity in their final months.

To find out more or become a part of this rewarding work please contact Jayne.Syrjamaki@aah.org 920-252-5146

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About Aurora Health at Home Hospice

Location:

931 Discovery Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311, US

Mission Statement

The Aurora Health at Home mission is to help you live well by bringing the future of health care to you, in the place you call home.

Description

Aurora Health at Home combines passion with purpose. Turn to Aurora Health at Home’s hospice program for medical care, comfort and support if you or a loved one needs compassionate end of life care. Our hospice professionals work with people of all ages and their families to provide peace and dignity. They thrive on the relationships that develop as they help you live well.

CAUSE AREAS

Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Various locaions throughout Fond du LacWe can always find a patient near youFond Du Lac, WI 54935

(43.789673,-88.430695)
 

DATE POSTED

April 11, 2024

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Typically 1 - 2 hour per week.. Flexible scheduling. Pinning ceremonies are as needed.
  • Pinning Ceremonies are less frequent and 20-30 minutes. Training is provided so you will feel confident in your role as a volunteer.

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