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This is a great opportunity to honor those in your community and utilize your free time! We are looking for people who are compassionate, patient and genuine, in order to give comfort and support to those who are in need of some love and attention through the power of music! Great opportunity for Musicians looking to give back!
We welcome Music Therapists, Singers/Vocalists, Guitarists, Harpists, Violinists, Music College Students, Band Members, etc.
*We are looking for volunteers who are available to visit patients in their homes or long term care facilities in the following New Jersey Counties - Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May!
Responsibilities of Compassus Music Companions include -
Contribute to our patients' quality of life through musical reminiscing.
Communicate with Nurses and Caregivers by keeping them Up to Date about each Patient visited.
Maintain Patients' Confidentiality.
Travel and Visit patients in facilities or homes, in an area near you.
We offer you:
FREE TB test, MMR Titer, Hepatitis B test and Health Screenings are provided.
Extremely flexible assignments (anytime you can give is greatly appreciated!
A convenient orientation and bed side training that fits your schedule!
Opportunities to connect with people in your community, build relationships and give back to those in need!
Ongoing Education, Support and Training
*Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Bernadette Land at (732) 996 8519, or Bernadette.Land2@compassus.com for more details!
*Don't forget to check your SPAM messages for my reply, if you inquiry about our opportunities via email.
4390 Route 130 North, Suite A, Willingboro, NJ 08046, US
Mission Statement
Helping the community to ensure those with life-limiting illnesses face their journey with comfort, dignity and compassion in the warm and loving presence of family, friends and caregivers.
Description
Hospice Compassus serves a nationwide network of community-based hospice programs outside of Nashville in Brentwood TN, with more than 90 programs in the U.S. Hospice care help manage pain and symptoms associated with terminal illness - physical, emotional, social and spiritual. And at the heart of Hospice Compassus, we focus on compassionate options to exhaustive treatments, incorporating the wishes of patients and loved ones in all end of life decisions.
Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
South AmboySouth Amboy, NJ08879
(40.4666,-74.2764)
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2020
SKILLS
Brass Instrument
Keyboard Instrument
Music Therapy
Singing
String Instrument
Wind Instrument
GOOD FOR
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
We ask that volunteers are able to commit to volunteering with us for at least 2 hours per week.
Able to travel via car or public transportation to visit patients at their homes or in long term care facilities.
