- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Bilingual Volunteers for the terminally ill community - Hospice
ORGANIZATION: Companion Hospice Care
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Greetings Volunteers!
Companion Hospice is looking for Bilingual and/or Multilingual Volunteers who can provide companionship to our Hospice patients. We are in need of compassionate and dedicated volunteers who can cater to our multilingual hospice community. These volunteers would be providing companionship through socialization with terminally patients who reside in their homes, skilled facilities or board and cares. Each volunteer will be assigned to their own patients that they will visit independently.
Qualifications:
-Must be fluent in a second language
(currently looking for Spanish speaking)
-Must have reliable transportation
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-Must have negative TB test screening
Incentives:
-Certificate of completing for Hospice Training
-Awards based on performance
-Occasional meal cards
-Letter of recommendation (if necessary)
If you are interested in this volunteer position please forward your interest to: dariab@companionhospice.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
More opportunities with Companion Hospice Care
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Companion Hospice Care
Location:
8130 Florence Ave, Suite 200, Downey, CA 90240, US
Mission Statement
To provide comfort, compassion and care to patients and families experiencing a life-limiting illness. We affirm life and treat dying as a special and unique part of the life process. The patient and family are empowered and comforted physically, emotionally, spiritually in order to retain their dignity and integrity. Companion Hospice is committed to honoring patient's wishes in regards to their final phase of life.
Description
Companion Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families. With the help of the volunteers-- patients and family members can spend the remaining time living with the dignity and respect all people deserve.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING:
*An opportunity to help people through this last transition with compassion and love;
*A feeling of making a difference in the lives of others;
*A spiritual awareness of your own inner peace;
*A fulfillment of giving of yourself without selfishness or reward.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8130 Florence AveSuite 200Downey, CA 90240
DATE POSTED
January 20, 2020
SKILLS
- Painting
- Aromatherapy
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Bilingual
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 month commitment desired