Deliver supplies to patients homes/assisted living facilities/nursing homes. Make a difference in the few moments that you are there by being the friendly face on the other side of the door.
Routes begin from central Pinellas and are directed back to where you live or your location of choice.
Volunteers requested to commit to a 2-3 hour shift per week (bi-monthly and monthly opportunities also available).
Flexible scheduling: daytime, afternoons, evenings and weekends available with the largest need being evening and weekends.
Driver orientation required after Patient and Family Support Training
Volunteer Orientation is a 4 hour training session for individuals interested in learning more about Empath Health's volunteer opportunities.
Patient & Family Support Training consists of 12 hours of training for individuals interested in providing caring support to Suncoast Hospice Patients and families. Empath Health Volunteer Orientation is a prerequisite.
To register for a class and verify locations, Please call Volunteer Services at 727-523-3440.
Through every step of every journey, we offer compassion through extraordinary care, hope through innovative services, and inspiration through endless encouragement.
Description
Voted Best of the Bay by Creative Loafing- Best Place to Volunteer 2020
Founded in 1977 by volunteers, Suncoast Hospice was born out of the vision of an exceptional group of people who realized the value of hospice care and wanted it for their families and neighbors. Today, their vision and mission remain the cornerstones of our work and organizational soul.
Suncoast Hospice is a not-for-profit organization committed to serving those living with chronic and terminal illnesses, nearing the end of life, or experiencing grief. Suncoast Hospice cares for patients and helps to guide their families as they provide care and make decisions. Suncoast Hospice is community based, offering comprehensive hospice and palliative care, caregiver education, individual and group counseling, spiritual support and many other programs to those it serves regardless of race, age, faith, diagnosis or financial circumstances. Our goal is to help each person in our community maintain the best quality of life and live each day with meaning and purpose. Toward that goal, we continue to add new programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community
Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Various locations throughout Pinellas CountyClearwater, FL33760
(27.90518,-82.71583)
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2021
SKILLS
Customer Service
Hospice Care
Delivery
Community Outreach
People Skills
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Volunteers requested to commit to a 2-3 hour shift per week (bi-monthly and monthly opportunities also available. Flexible scheduling: daytime, afternoons, evenings and weekends available with the largest need being evening and weekends
