Looking for people with big hearts and the time to help elderly people.

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This special invitation is for people 14 yrs. of age to seniors who would like to obtain a greater sense of purpose by helping to provide a greater quality of life for seniors at the end of their life's journey, along with helping their families and caregivers, by simply being present during the last stages of their journey as they transition from this life to the next. NOTE: Jr. Volunteers between 14 to 18 yrs. of age will be require to have an adult accompany them during any patient visits.

Duties could include various office helps i.e. making calls, providing companionship, giving emotional and or spiritual encouragement, reading to patients, playing games with them, making or taking calls for them. Or, writing letters or post cards for them. If one is up to the task, this could include doing crafts for them or their loved ones, through special projects such as needle point, knitting, or other crafts like making or providing a special stuffed animal or a pillow that can bring comfort, or other activities mentioned in the sample checklist below.

Often volunteering with a friend or a relative will greatly enhance your relationship as you enjoy your time together while serving others. Though this can be enormously satisfying, helping people to deal with losses experienced at the end of their journey, could be the toughest job you will ever love.

Please note that the application process for prospects is much like applying for paid positions, which includes completing an application, along with back-ground checks etc. with at least 8 hours of in house orientation / training being required. By completing the application and training process, one can learn if this is a right fit for them.

Below is an example check list of services a volunteer could provide:

_____ Patient Visit / Companionship

_____ Volunteer In-Service / Educational Meetings

_____ Caregiver Respite / Relief Time

_____ Bereavement Support

_____ Caregiver encouragement

_____ Administrative / Office

_____ Internships:

_____ Chaplains or Chaplain assistance.

_____ Nursing

_____ Social Work

_____ Community Service

_____ Volunteer Coordination and Bereavement Coordination, which could evolve into a paid part position.

_____ Sewing, Stitching and Quilting

_____ Craft Projects, i.e. making greeting cards, e.g. bereavement, sympathy and birthday cards etc.

_____ Pet Therapy

_____ Singing / Music, for Entire Units etc. i.e in retirement homes

_____ Errands, e.g. Shopping, Picking up Meds etc.

_____ Housekeeping / Home Repairs

_____ Participation in Organization’s Volunteer Tuck In Calls

_____ ransportation, e.g. Dr. Apt. / Errands

_____ Telephone Contact e.g. calls to check up on people or their caregivers.

_____ General Volunteer Training Hours, not specific to a patient or administrative task.

_____ Flower Arranging

_____ Music / Ministry at Bedside playing music or singing

_____ Volunteer Service Award Banquet

To have a positive impact on individuals who need your help with hope and comfort, please Contact Tim Hunt, LMSW / Volunteer Coordinator for Encompass Hospice (A div. of Encompass Health) at: 918-893-1467 to apply, or simply reply to this ad. Having the privilege of being allowed to be a part of such and important, sacred and personal experience is truly a gift!