Time is valuable. And, at the end of life, every moment matters.
At Amedisys Hospice we empower our patients to live each day of their lives fully by offering comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Our patient-centered care aims to support patients through a multi-faceted approach: physically, mentally, psychosocially.
There are many ways that you can use your time and talent to add beauty to the lives of patients in your community. Listed below are just a few examples of how volunteers become members of the hospice team:
Activities with Patient
Offering companionship
Playing games
Reading and/or helping write correspondence
Arts & Crafts: knitting, scrapbooking, card making, etc.
Providing support at time of death
Veteran to veteran visits
Emotional Support
Making weekly "tuck-in" calls
Make bereavement phone calls or visits
Participating in memorial services
Providing respite for caregivers
Attending funerals
Making spiritual prayer calls
Administrative Support
Assisting with office duties
Assembling information packets for patients/families
Providing help with bereavement mailings
Attending local community service & health fairs
There are so many ways in which you can make a difference. Join us in meeting the needs of others.
Please note: We are taking the necessary precautions in terms of screening, providing protective equipment and encouraging social distancing when volunteers interact with staff and patients. Patient visits are only being offered in situation that are considered essential.
No previous volunteer or hospice experience is needed. All training is provided at no cost.
2975 Crouse Lane, Suite E, Burlington, NC 27215, US
Mission Statement
At Amedisys Hospice we empower our patients to live each day of their lives fully by offering comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Our patient-centered care aims to support patients through a multi-faceted approach: physically, mentally, and psychosocially.
Description
As an organization, we strive to provide the highest level of care possible to our patients and their families. In doing so we have developed programs to address the various needs of those under our care. Most notably our veteran's program and dementia care program.
Our We Honor Veterans Program endeavors to meet the unique challenges faced by those who served in the armed forces. By recognizing their unique contributions, giving them the space and opportunity to give voice to their stories, as well as provide them the socialization and companionship of veteran volunteers. Each year pinning ceremonies take place to honor and uplift these amazing individuals.
Our Dementia Program offers specialized support to our patients. Whether it be the use of condition-specific implements to ease day to day tasks, chart-a-life posters to help document patient narratives and facilitate conversation, or items for use in aiding in calm.
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2975 Crouse LaneBurlington, NC27215
(36.06377,-79.49554)
DATE POSTED
February 9, 2021
SKILLS
Administrative Support
Elder care
Hospice Care
Bereavement Support
Community Outreach
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 16
Orientation or Training
Volunteer support is always needed and welcomed. We encourage weekly participation, but volunteers are able to set their own schedules. A minimum of once monthly activity, please.
