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Visit-A-Bit Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis
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11 people are interested
We are seeking Visiting Volunteers for our VIsit-A-Bit program. Visit-A-Bit (VAB) is designed to directly address senior adult loneliness in the Greater St. Louis area. It’s a weekly socialization program (at least one hour a week but no more than two) that connects volunteers with seniors, who may be living alone or in a senior community. The program pairs them together based on location, interests, and hobbies and to develop meaningful relationships.
Listed below are some of the requirements of the program.
- Call the Visit-A-Bit Manager with any issues, concerns or questions.
- Visits take place at the senior's home (we pair based on your location).
- Complete a visit report after visiting with your assigned senior.
- Be a friend to your senior and refer to your training manual if you have questions.
- Must be respectful, gentle, kind and non-judgmental.
- Visit your senior weekly for at least one hour but no more than two hours.
- In the event, you can't visit one week, replace the visit with a phone call.
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About Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis
Location:
2029 Woodland Parkway Suite 105, St. Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VNA provides a coordinated continuum of care throughout one's life span, that promotes health, independence and dignity in the home and community. This is accomplished by Hospice care, palliative care (Advanced Illness Management) and VNA Home Care
Description
VNA is a non profit organization and a member of the United Way with a certified volunteer program. Visiting Nurse Association seeks to improve the quality of life for those patients with a life limiting illness for whom the goal is comfort rather than cure thru their hospice division. VNA also provides palliative care -Advanced Illness Management to patients with difficulty leaving home due to serious chronic illness. VNA also provides Care at home through private duty services-VNA CAre at Home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2029 Woodland Parkway, Suite 105St. Louis, MO 63146
DATE POSTED
January 21, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One time orientation training. Weekly visits that last at least one hour but no more than two hours.
- Volunteer application, two reference checks, background screening and attending a one-time orientation training.