- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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37 people are interested
Share Your Heart With a Hospice Patient
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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37 people are interested
We are looking for Companionship volunteers to spend a little time with our patients. You can spend time with someone chatting, reading, listening to music, taking a walk or playing a game. It is a very rewarding way to spend a little time each week. A variety of locations and nursing facilities to choose from. Hours are very flexible and training is provided. Patients and families often tell us that hospice volunteers are a treasure!
Other ways to help:
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.
Even if you just have a few hours a month, we would love to have you join our amazing team!!
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
Multiple locations Holyoke, MA 01040
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 to 12 month commitment, few hours a month
- COVID-19 vaccine required