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Veteran Hospice Volunteers Needed - Honor Fellow Veterans

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ORGANIZATION: WesleyLife Hospice

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WesleyLife Hospice is looking for active or retired military men and women to volunteer with our patients who are veterans. We are actively working on a Level 5 commitment to the We Honor Veterans program. Making us the leading hospice in central Iowa for veterans care. Our veteran to veteran program aims to provide companionship and recognition to our veterans. We are looking to fill the following volunteer roles:

Companionship visits:Volunteers are essential to hospice and when we can pair veterans together it can enhance the special bond that volunteers form with patients. We encourage weekly visits.

Veteran Pinning Ceremonies:As a part of the "We Honor Veterans" program we hold a special ceremony to thank our veteran patients for their service.

Vet-to-Vet Cafe facilitators: Facilitate a veterans coffee group at a local senior community (monthly or quarterly). No presenting necessary!

Veteran History Project interviewers: Interview other veterans regarding their time in the service. This could be written or recorded audio/video. Story will then be submitted to the Library of Congress for posterity.

A background check, health/drug screen with 2 Step TB test, and hospice training is required.

Interested? You must submit an application at http://bttr.im/m837f . Please contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366.

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About WesleyLife Hospice

Location:

4328 114th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, US

Mission Statement

Guided by Christian compassion, we support the independence, health and well-being of older adults wherever they call home.

Description

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, engagement, and meaning, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. Aging is an opportunity. The second half of life can be the best half!

Our comprehensive network of services is designed to fulfill the wishes of older adults to remain independent and active wherever they choose to live. Because we have a vision of transforming the aging experience, we focus not on limitations, but on possibilities.

We strive to be the thread that leads families to better solutions and binds them with the strength and support they need to maintain loving and healthy relationships. At WesleyLife, we celebrate a spirit for living!

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Urbandale, IA 50322

(41.63899,-93.77601)
 

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • Elder care
  • Healthcare
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We do ask that the veteran volunteer plan to commit to at least one year of service with Wesleylife Hospice. This can look different for each individual based on patient need and availability of the volunteer. Minimum of one hour per month.
  • 2 Step TB Test, Physical & Drug Screen

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