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4 people are interested
Recording a Legacy - East Polk County
ORGANIZATION: Good Shepherd Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
As people face their final days, it's important to record their stories and experiences to be shared with generations to follow. Legacy volunteers will spend time with patients in their residence - private home, nursing home, or assisted living facility - and record them via journal or video.
Volunteers can work alone or in teams interviewing patients and families, collecting images of a life well lived for a scrapbook or video presentation. Training, equipment, and materials will be provided.
More opportunities with Good Shepherd Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Good Shepherd Hospice
Location:
3450 Lakeland Hills Bvld, Lakeland, FL 33805, US
Mission Statement
Good Shepherd Hospice strives to provide quality palliative care and relieve the suffering of those in our communities affected by life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life issues, maintaining the highest ethical standards, so all may live as fully and comfortably as possible.
Description
Hospice care allows those no longer seeking curative treatment to die in comfort and peace, and in control of their surroundings, with supportive care extending to the entire family network. Good Shepherd Hospice provides care to almost half of all those who die in our communities, serving Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. Care is based on medical need without regard to race, age, ability to pay, creed, gender, lifestyle, or illness. As a non-profit organization, we are able to provide charitable care through generous donations and the special care that our volunteers provide.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
450 Arneson AveAuburndale, FL 33823
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2019
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Photography
- History
- Hospice Care
- Video Production
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Assignments are sporadic but to complete each project may take 20 hours or more.
- Good listening skills, compassion, and the ability to encourage people to relax and open up about themselves.