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Prayer Partner/Read Bible Stories with Patients - Harrisburg, Lancaster, Gettysburg and York areas

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ORGANIZATION: Compassus Lancaster and Harrisburg

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 18 people are interested

Have you always wanted to support patients and families but weren't sure how to help? Compassus Palliative and Hospice Care will provide you the training and support to make a true difference in the lives of others!

Angel Volunteers sit bedside to ensure that no patient dies alone by being present at the final stages of a patient’s life.

Hospice is about giving comfort and hope and improving quality of life during an individual's last months of life. If you have a heart full of compassion, we would love to speak with you about supporting some of our patient

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About Compassus Lancaster and Harrisburg

Location:

2101 Oregon Pike, Suite 301, Lancaster, PA 17601, US

Mission Statement

At Compassus our mission is serving terminally ill patients and families with Compassion, Integrity and Excellence. The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest comfort and care for those who experience one of life's most intimate and challenging moments. Compassus volunteers are an integral part of our patient and family care. Volunteers give time, talent, energy and ideas for end of life comfort, enhanced quality of life, hope and happiness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, join our team as a Compassus colleague- you help everyone succeed!

Description

The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest comfort and care for those who experience one of life's most intimate and challenging moments. Compassus volunteers are an integral part of our patient and family care. Volunteers give time, talent, energy and ideas for end of life comfort, enhanced quality of life, hope and happiness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, join our team as a Compassus colleague- you help everyone succeed!

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Crisis Support, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Harrisburg, PA 17110

(40.32088,-76.88363)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Hospice Care
  • Bereavement Support
  • Veteran Care
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Angel volunteers are assigned as the need arises.
  • Compassus provides a comprehensive training and orientation. Background check and TB testing is paid by Compassus.

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