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A Calming Presence at the End of Life for Hospice Patients

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ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Greater Dayton

  • 4 people are interested

VITAS Healthcare is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families....just by being there at the end of life.

11th Hour (Vigil) Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying. Most importantly, 11th Hour Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hour shifts.

For more information visit: https://vitas.com/volunteer

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About VITAS Healthcare of Greater Dayton

Location:

3055 Kettering Blvd., Suite 400, Dayton, OH 45439, 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, using their cars and from their own homes.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Community, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Near your home, business, or school locationin following area: Greater Dayton AreaDayton, OH 45322

(39.89384,-84.32265)
 

SKILLS

  • Bereavement Support
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • as much time as you want

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