Hospice Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: SouthernCare Hospice
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Southern Care Hospice is looking for volunteers. Southern Care works with adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions including but not limited to Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer, COPD, CVA, and CHF that have a prognosis of 6 months or less. We see patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
Volunteers are needed for a wide range of activities including:
Making friendly visits to patients and their families
Providing a listening ear and taking with patients about their life
Reading to patients, playing cards, or participating in other activities with patients.
Playing music or sing for patients
Running errands for caregivers or sitting with patients for their caregivers to run errands
Assisting with birthday activities or other celebrations for hospice patients
Providing office/administrative support
Assisting with bereavement and grief support
Sitting with patients at end of life
We have volunteer opportunities in Morgan, Brown, Monroe, Owen, Lawrence, Greene, Orange, Bartholomew, Jackson, Daviess, and Martin
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities please contact Monte Simonton at monte.simonton@southerncareinc.com
More opportunities with SouthernCare Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SouthernCare Hospice
Location:
1923 S Liberty Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403, US
Mission Statement
To provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity and respect.
Description
We see each individual as more than a patient. Our skilled professionals and volunteers design an all-encompassing program, customized to each patient that addresses not only the physical needs but also the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Counseling and education about disease management and the dying process are provided to the family unit in conjunction with patient care.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Martinsville, IN 46151
DATE POSTED
July 2, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 or 2 hours a week
- Southern Care will provide a 2 step tb test, drug screen, and criminal background check.