Ongoing Volunteers Welcome - Call for application packet
ORGANIZATION: BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
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BGH Community Hospice serves both Bonner and Boundary Counties - to provide ongoing palliative care to our clients and families. Our 50+ team of volunteers offer both direct and non-direct client care (respite, companioning support, bedside vigil presence and practical support). In addition, our volunteer team provides our ongoing community bereavement services for both Bonner and Boundary Counties -- offering ongoing groups, classes and programs to support individuals that are moving through the journey of grief and mourning.
Volunteers are required to accomplish a 'basic training'; as well, be vetted with background check/drug screening prior to training. Those individuals volunteers that are interested in more specialized service - additional training for bereavement, Kids Grief Camp and bedside vigil support is offered ongoing.
Volunteers do not have required hours/schedule or amount of volunteer time per month; as each volunteer will be matched by their interest, gifts, experience and heart-call.
More opportunities with BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL INC
Location:
520 N THIRD AVE, SANDPOINT, ID 83864, US
Mission Statement
Mission: To provide excellence in healthcare close to home. Vision: to be recognized as the best place to work and the first choice for healthcare in the communities we serve. Values and Commitments: Excellence, integrity, innovation, compassion, respect and safety.
Description
Bonner General Health Community Hospice provides quality end-of-life care for residents of Bonner and Boundary Counties. A dedicated staff of physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, chaplain and volunteers provide care mainly in the home to assist families and friends in caring for their loved one who has a life-limiting illness. We also provide bereavement services for survivors of clients on our services as well as provide community bereavement for our community members.
Our BGH Community Hospice Volunteers are an integral part of our care team delivery and have an opportunity to participate in very diverse volunteer roles. Volunteers may provide both direct and indirect support through the offering of: companioning support to individuals and families in the end-of-life journey, respite, practical support (i.e. cooking, gardening, household tasks), group facilitation in bereavement groups/classes, 1:1 bereavement support and outreach, administrative support, team-ship with annual fundraising activities, bedside vigil presence and Life Review support and facilitation.
To learn more about our training and volunteer opportunities, please contact: Lissa DeFreitas @ 208-265-1185 or email: lissa.defreitas@bonnergeneral.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
520 North Third AvenueSandpoint, ID 83864
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- No time commitment - identified by each volunteer
- Application/training/background check/drug screen