-
4 people are interested
Make a Difference, Be a Hospice Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Affinis Hospice
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
4 people are interested
Did you know that you CAN make a difference in the life of a terminally ill patient?
Affinis Hospice is looking for caring people to offer companionship to our patients. There is no experience necessary, we will train you and be there to support you on your volunteer journey. Do you have special talents you would like to share? Art? Music? Pet Therapy? We would love to discuss how your talents can add more life to each day for our patients and families.
Volunteers can:
- Provide companionship
- Provide caregiver relief services
- Assist with activities
- Run patient errands
- Assist with in-office duties: answering phones, making copies, etc.
- Participate in community activities
- Provide personal care for patients
- Prepare light meals
- Support with light housekeeping or yard work
- Provide grief support
Volunteers are truly appreciated and valued, as part of our team. We will work around your availability and location preferences.
Want to get started as a volunteer? Have questions? Contact Markie Mewborn, Volunteer Coordinator, at mmewborn@affinishospice.org or call 706-705-6000.
11 More opportunities with Affinis Hospice
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities
Opportunities
About Affinis Hospice
Location:
825 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30505, US
Mission Statement
At Affinis Hospice, we believe that a person diagnosed with a terminal illness deserves to live pain and symptom free, surrounded by the comfort and love of family and friends. Dedicated to providing quality hospice care, our staff can administer to the needs of a patient in the comfort of their own home or at one of our in-patient centers. Our personalized approach to health care, in which an interdisciplinary team of professionals provide comfort, care and support to terminally ill patients and their families, is the foundation of our organization. With dedication to professional experience, knowledge and, most importantly, our mission, Affinis Hospice is committed to the care and well-being of its patients.
Description
At Affinis Hospice, we recognize the importantance of our volunteers and the difference they make in the lives of our patients. These giving individuals provide a level of comfort and peace of mind not only to our patients, but also their families. Through their nurturing and support, our volunteers devote their time and talent in a number of positive ways, including offering companionship during home visits, running errands and making telephone calls.
In their supportive roles, Affinis Hospice’s dedicated volunteers are an integral part of our team approach
to patient care. Through their spirit and heartfelt support, our volunteers are making a difference in their local communities.
All interested volunteers receive extensive hands-on training before providing care to patients. In addition, background checks and screenings will be conducted.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3450 New High Shoals RoadBishop, GA 30621
(33.83294 ,-83.48527 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Music Arts
- Reading / Writing
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Dance / Aerobics
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- It’s flexible! You determine your schedule.
- Drug Screening and Tuberculosis Screening