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11th Hour and Vigil Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
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An 11th Hour / Vigil Volunteer supports the care plan for the hospice patient who wants someone to be with them when death is imminent. As an 11th Hour / Vigil Volunteer you provide support to the patient and caregiver/family members by being present at bedside.
You may come in hours or days before death. and If the vigil is long, the vigil staff and volunteers take shifts if the patient or family wants someone present.
Vigil Care may include:
- Providing a calm physical presence
- Sitting together
- Talking and listening
- Shared silence
- Healing touch
- Reading of scripture or inspirational text
- Requested rituals
- Inspirational music
If vigil volunteering feels like your calling, please contact CJ Pharr at cpharr@coloradophc.com or 720-390-1276 for more information.
Must pass background check, complete orientation and mentoring.
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About Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
Location:
4775 Centennial Blvd, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, US
Mission Statement
To provide the highest level of comfort and care, honoring and respecting the dignity of each individual, and enhancing the quality of living at the end of life, under the guidance of Christian principles.
Description
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care is a community based hospice care organization dedicated to hospice care and focused on meeting or exceeding our patients’ individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs, while making each remaining moment as meaningful as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, Fremont CountiesColorado, CO 80105
(39.72375 ,-103.82162 )
DATE POSTED
May 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week-- depending on your schedule
- Must have a heart for hospice and sitting bedside with an actively dying person.