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1 person is interested
Hospice Veteran to Veteran Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring
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1 person is interested
Making a difference one life at a time! Elara Caring Hospice is a leading care provider in Missouri and throughout the Midwest, our staff and volunteers work together to meet each patient where they are. We are currently looking for caring and compassionate VETERAN volunteers to join our team and donate time to assist local hospice patients and families.
We are looking for Veterans to work directly with Veterans. As a Veteran volunteer you will have direct contact with patients and their families. Volunteers will build relationships with patients by engaging them in conversation, listening to music, doing crafts, reading, or playing a game together. As a veteran you may have knowledge of additional resources that can assist families. Caregivers occasionally need a break and a volunteer can provide respite to allow the family member to attend to other needs. Hospice care is provided in patient homes, with family members, and in nursing facilities, which ever you are most comfortable with.
Elara Caring Hospice is also a level 4 WE HONOR VETERANS program. With this program we honor our veterans with a special pinning ceremony, and we would love to have veterans be a part of this presentation. Beginning in 2024 we will also be having vet to vet cafes in several of our communities. We love a strong volunteer presence.
Assignments are based on availability of the volunteer. We ask that you set aside 1-2 hours per week for visits. We also have additional opportunities available. For more information, please contact Megan McGowen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 573-301-5055 or mmcgowen@elara.com
More opportunities with Elara Caring
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Elara Caring
Location:
1614 US Bus 60 Suite A2, Dexter, MO 63801, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: We care where you are. We focus on the patient’s quality of life, providing symptom and pain management in the comfort of their preferred setting. Elara Caring Hospice cares for the patient and provides support for their family and caregivers.
Description
Volunteers have the opportunity to serve in the following areas:
Direct Patient Care: In home, in person time via: telephone contact, art or music at bedside, companionship, household chores, respite care, life review/ life history , 11th hour volunteers, and bereavement support.
Indirect Patient Care: Home repair/improvement, yard mowing, office work/administrative assistance, answering phones, filing, assisting with patient/family mailings , and data entry
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Dexter, MO 63841
DATE POSTED
January 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We will work with your schedule, typically 1-2 hours per week.
- We are open to any time you are willing to give. We will work around your schedule to make sure the time you give is utilized in the best way possible to meet the needs of our clients.