Veteran-to-Veteran Companion

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Hospice Care of VNA (Visiting Nurse Association)

Veteran

Through the Hospice Care of VNA Veteran-to-Veteran Companion Program, Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to support other veterans who are patients in the care of Hospice Care of VNA. We recognize that Veterans share a special bond and are part of a distinct culture with their own common language and experiences. The shared experiences and camaraderie form a strong emotional bond that has been proven to be supportive for all involved.

Volunteers receive specialized training focused on a Veteran's specific needs.

What can a Veteran volunteer do?

  • Assist Veterans in reminiscing, telling & documenting life stories
  • Participate in pinning ceremonies, distribute certificates on Veterans' Day & help with other recognition events
  • Assist in replacing lost medals
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide caregivers with emotional support & respite

8 More opportunities with Hospice Care of VNA (Visiting Nurse Association)

1 Review
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities

About Hospice Care of VNA (Visiting Nurse Association)

Location:

1300 East 104th Street, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64131, US

Mission Statement

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is a non-profit serving individual in the Kansas City area. Our mission has remained the same since its inception in 1891 - providing quality home health and hospice care to individuals regardless of ability to pay. As a division of VNA, VNA Hospice is dedicated to ensuring comfort, dignity and quality of life for all our patients wherever they call home.

Description

Established in 1891, Visiting Nurse Association is the home of the oldest home health care agency (VNA Home Health) in the Kansas City area and the sixth oldest in the United States. Over the years, VNA has expanded the services provided and areas of services to reach more people. Hospice Care of VNA was reintroduced to the community in 2020. Our long-lasting legacy comes from our belief that people not only need someone to care for them, they also need someone to care about them. That is what we do at VNA and our patients say it is one of the many things that set us apart.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Kansas City, MO 64114

(38.954674,-94.598564)
 

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Elder care
  • Veteran Care
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible! We will work with you to create a schedule that works best for you!

Report this opportunity