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Attention Musicians- Share your talent with patients as a volunteer- VITAS Healthcare- St. Louis
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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VITAS Healthcare is looking for musicians who are able to devote some time for playing or singing for hospice patients living in long term care facilities. There are many locations and opportunities for Music volunteers to help out in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. VITAS Music Volunteers help patients reconnect with feelings and memories that can bring about a sense of peace and happiness. VITAS provides training on hospice philosophy and how to work with people at the end of life. The musician provides the talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s preferred time and location.
Comprehensive Training and orientation for hospice volunteers is provided. Days and times for volunteering are flexible according to your availability. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@VITAS.com. You can also find out more at www.vitas.com
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150St. Louis, MO 63146
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Music Therapy
- Singing
- String Instrument
- Wind Instrument
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 to 2 hours a week or month, flexible scheduling
- Must have car for transportation for visiting patients and to and from volunteer locations.