Hospice Embraces Life! Be An Envision Hospice Volunteer.

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Hospice Embraces Life! Be An Envision Hospice Virtual Or In-person Volunteer.

(Including Pet Therapy Window Or Virtual Visit Options For Naughty (OR Nice) Pets.)

Do you have a talent to share?

A contagious passion for just about anything?

A pet (naughty or nice) that you’d like to show off without stress or pet training/safety requirements? (Window and virtual visits.)

Would you like an appreciative audience?

Want an easy way to make a big impact in someone’s life?

Join our team of upbeat, big-hearted people who are dedicated to bringing peace to those with terminal illnesses, and their loved ones.

Now that Covid19 is part of our lives, we are reaching out to our patients and families either from a distance, or in-person (wearing a mask). Distance volunteering options will continue to be available to our volunteers, even when/if Covid19 is no longer a concern.

Whether you want to work in-person, on the phone, or behind the scenes in the office, we have a place for you! Our volunteers are encouraged to be as creative or as traditional as they would like to be. You will enjoy providing services that are enjoyable, uplifting, and meaningful to you.

Some unique examples:

"Historical rescue": Act as a scribe to capture recipes or write names/info on the back of photos. This can facilitate reminiscence in a natural way.

"Reconnection Service": A volunteer may, at the request of a patient, locate and reconnect family members who haven’t spoken to in years. that they they have a desire to help from a distance, or in person (in the office, walk a patient’s dog, garden, help patients write letters, sing/read to them, or just offer a friendly ear.

"Envision’s Got Talent": Juggling, tap dancing, singing, etc., whether in costume or not. ("Elvis" recently serenaded a patient via zoom. One patient shared that he was bored. For my next visit, I showed up at their house dressed as a turkey, just for fun.)

"How Much is that Doggie in the Window?" (Pet window visits) Having a window between volunteers and their audience ensures safe, stress-free entertainment for all, without having to "jump through hoops" of pet-related requirements. Bonus if your pet is unique, or does a trick. (Have you ever watched a dog eat peanut butter? That makes for a hilarious window visit).

"Say It Now": A volunteer, skilled in turning thoughts into a beautiful letter, can help an individual craft a meaningful expression of appreciation for a loved one.

Our volunteers are respected members of the care team, and we are happy to work around our your schedule. Visit length is up to you, and can range from 15 mins to an hour or longer. Frequency can be once a week, once a month, twice a month... whatever works for you!

Currently, training is done remotely via telephone or videoconferencing (your choice). Training is informative, easy, and fun. It is designed to give you the tools to be confident and comfortable working with those we serve.

Death can actually be a beautiful process, given the right circumstances.

Having the gift of foresight that the end of their life is near, many people can finally make sense of their life story. Peace can be made with people and circumstances that have had a profound impact on individuals. Many who are in the process of dying have a unique perspective on what it means to be alive. We want to help them find meaning in every moment that they still have. We take our mission seriously, but we also have fun while partnering with our patients on their journey.

As your volunteer coordinator, I look forward to helping you add a meaningful, rewarding facet to your life!
Contact me; your life will never be the same!

Patty Dean

Volunteer Coordinator
Envision Hospice
360-350-4875 EXT 443