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Hospice Veteran To Veteran Visits - Worcester MA
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Western and Central MA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Hospice of Western and Central MA is seeking Military Veteran volunteers to provide companionship and socialization to Veteran patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families in your community. Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts has worked hard to become a level V partner with the We Honor Veterans program - a partnership between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and hospices. This pioneering program focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment. By recognizing the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families, our staff and our Veteran Volunteers learn how to accompany and guide veteran patients through their life stories toward a more peaceful ending.
There are many roles a Veteran Volunteer can take. Veteran volunteers may make visits to Veteran patients in which you provide companionship and socialization through activities, providing a caring presence, reminiscing or completing a life review. Alternately, a Volunteer may attend and help with or lead Veteran Pinning Ceremonies or assist with special projects that benefit the Veteran Community. We try and find a volunteer role for a Veteran that is as close to home as possible.
Being a Hospice of Western and Central MA volunteer means being part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families. We offer an extensive orientation and ongoing support for all of our volunteers.
We ask that Volunteers applying for this position:
- Be an honorable or general discharge from any branch of the United States Service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines, National Guard, etc.)
- Active service members
- Be willing to volunteer for 2-8 hours/month for at least 6 months
- Be willing to get a background check and a TB test
More opportunities with Hospice of Western and Central MA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hospice of Western and Central MA
Location:
1325 Springfield St, Agawam, MA 01030, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts strives to enable dying persons and those close to them to gain comfort and control over their lives, while neither hastening nor postponing death. We serve persons dying from any disease - in the home, in hospitals, and in other environments of their choice. Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts is committed to increasing access to hospice care for those who have traditionally been undeserved. Through hands-on assistance and teaching, we enable families and friends to care for those they love in supportive and familiar surroundings.
Description
Hospice care is about not giving up....it is about hope for people facing a life-limiting illness -- hope of living their lives free of pain, without fear and in the company of family and friends. The emotional and spiritual support we provide to patients and their families is greatly enhanced by the help of our staff and volunteers. We offer a supportive environment, friendly staff and a rewarding experience. In addition we now offer online training for your convenience.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
119 Providence StreetWorcester, MA 01604
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2021
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training