- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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30 people are interested
Hospice Volunteers, A caring heart!
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
30 people are interested
Patients and families often tell us that hospice volunteers are a treasure. Even if you work behind the scenes, you'll be helping others at a time of great need.
Patient SupportVolunteers provide companionship to the patient and respite for the caregiver. Ways to help include:
- Friendly visits
- Reading to patients
- Light housekeeping
- Running errands
- Writing letters
- Meal preparation
Bereavement volunteers are an invaluable resource for those who have lost loved ones, especially for family members without a solid support network.
- Visit with the bereaved in person or by phone
- Assist with grief support groups
- Coordinate community resources
- Help Bereavement Coordinator with mailings and calls
Administrative volunteers assist hospice staff, typically in the office. Ways to help include:
- Copying, faxing, filing and other light office work
- Sending birthday cards, sympathy cards, thinking of you cards
- Making deliveries
Compassus is proud to participate in the We Honor Veterans program. Many of our locations provide trained veteran volunteers who offer camaraderie and compassionate care for fellow veterans. Our veteran-to-veteran volunteers understand the unique needs of veterans because they ARE veterans.
11th Hour / Vigil VolunteersSome local programs have 11th Hour / Vigil Volunteers. These are trained, non-medical volunteers who offer emotional support to patients and caregivers in the last hours of life. 11th Hour / Vigil volunteers are a compassionate presence during the last hours of life for hospice patients, in private homes or in facilities.
Supplementary Volunteer ServicesWe welcome other specialized volunteers to provide services to our patients, such as:
- Reiki practitioners
- Massage Therapists
- Pet Therapy Teams
- Art Therapists
- Music Therapists
- Hair Stylists
For all of these supplementary volunteer services, the volunteers must be certified or licensed.
More opportunities with Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
Location:
243 King Street, Suite 239, Northampton, MA 01060, US
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to advance well-being and honor quality of life. OUR VISION: Our vision is to transform lives as the most valued partner for person-centered care delivered where people live. CORE VALUES: Compassion - Care for everyone with empathy, kindness, humility, and dignity. Integrity - Consistently act with honesty, accountability, and high ethical standards. Excellence - Deliver outstanding outcomes through dedication and personal responsibility. Teamwork - Appreciate, respect, and empower every team member for collective success. Innovation - Find new ways to advance our vision with creativity, perseverance, and continuous improvement.
Description
Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care provides for the end-of-life needs of the patients we are for. Our main office is located in Northampton, MA. We serve those who are eligible for hospice care who reside in Franklin County, Hampden County and Hampshire County. Compassus Hospice provides end-of-life care to those who wish to be under the care of hospice and who meet the criteria. Hospice is for those whose life expectancy is six months or less. Our team is experienced in meeting the end-of-life needs of the patients with whom we work. Our goal is to provide compassionate care, psychosocial support, companionship, spiritual support and comfort to our patients to enhance the quality of their lives, remain comfortable and to die with dignity. With our patients and their loved ones, our team develops a comprehensive plan of care to best manage the patient's symptoms, values and wishes.
We believe that every moment of life is meaningful. We want our patients to live to their fullest abilities and enjoy their remaining time at the end of their lives. Our volunteers help us achieve this. Our volunteers are compassionate, caring individuals who offer our patients socialization, stimulation and companionship, as well as giving respite to our patients' loved ones.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20 North Maple StreetHadley, MA 01035
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Massage Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Case Work / Management
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 months to a year
- COVID-19 Vaccine