Help Make a Difference! - Owatonna, MN
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
As a Heartland Volunteer, you can spend just a little of your time and talents - and make a very big difference in the life of a patient!
As a Companion Volunteer, your role would be to provide company and support to our elderly patients. These visits take place where ever our patient’s call home; nursing home, assisted living, or private home. Our volunteers do not provide hands-on care, however, they do offer support that focuses on enhancing the quality of life.
Some activities volunteer perform are:
- Reading to patients
- Playing music (either recorded music or an instrument if you know how)
- Creating a "Legacy Book"
- Looking at pictures
- Reminiscing
- Taking patients for wheelchair rides
- Watching TV or a movie together
- Playing game/attending activities together
- And many more!
Onboarding Process:
- Filling out a Volunteer Application
- 1:1 meeting with our Volunteer Coordinator
- Self-paced training manual and reviews
- Background check/fingerprinting
- 2 step TB test (we offer this free at our office)
Time Commitment:
- Minimum of 2, 30-minute visits per month.
*507-424-9874
*jennell.bethea@hcr-manorcare.com
More opportunities with Heartland Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Heartland Hospice
Location:
821 3rd Ave. SE, Suite 15, Rochester, MN 55901, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to clients with a limited life expectancy, as well as, support to the caregivers.
Description
Heartland Hospice is a non-profit organization that provides a unique type of care to clients with limited life expectancies, and to their loved ones. Hospice emphasizes quality rather than the length of life. Volunteers play a vital role in our organization and are rewarded with the kind of gratification that comes from helping another person.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
334 Cedardale Dr SEOwatonna, MN 55060
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 2, 30-minute visits per month