- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
We Honor Veteran Volunteer Program
ORGANIZATION: Star City Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scar of war," Douglas MacArthur.
Every person experiences end of life differently. A veteran’s military service can add a distinct dimension to the level of physical, emotional and spiritual support he or she needs. Deep-rooted memories of combat may manifest in different ways and often are recounted as a veteran faces his own mortality. In addition to making sure that our military patients and their military families facing a life limiting illness receive the additional care, we are looking for volunteers that have previously served our country to further honor our service men and women in ceremony.
We offer two different ceremonies based on the preference of those who have served, a formal and informal. We want to give an opportunity for each veteran to share part of his or her story and be recognized. By doing so, a sense of meaning and purpose can be gained by the Veteran. We need active and inactive military to attend these ceremonies to provide comfort in presence.
Most importantly, we are actively seeking those who have been in the military to assist us in performing the final salute and pinning as our former service men and women near the end of life.
All Veteran Volunteers to complete a general volunteer orientation prior to having contact with patients.
For additional information, please contact 469-529-2954, and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.
More opportunities with Star City Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Star City Hospice
Location:
1701 N. Collins Blvd, Suite 110, Richardson, TX 75080, US
Mission Statement
Our mission at Star City hospice is to bring specialized care to patients and families facing a life limiting illness by meeting, listening, and assessing where each patient and family are in their journey. We provide unsurpassable hospice services while supporting everyone with an individualized plan of care, kindness, and unrelenting compassion.
Description
Star City was founded with the idea of providing the very best care to our patients and families with increased bedside presence. This philosophy allows the interdisciplinary team to be present with patients and families when they need us the most and to be able to anticipate their changes in care while providing education along the way. Our personal best is to make sure that no one makes this journey alone. Our interdisciplinary team is made up of the hospice physician, nursing staff, aides, social worker, spiritual support, therapists, and most important our community of volunteers.
We invite you to consider becoming a volunteer. Our volunteers work side by side with hospice professionals in providing comfort and care when they are needed most in both direct and indirect contact. Our Volunteers vary in age, life experiences, and professional backgrounds and frequently feel a deep sense of satisfaction at being able to help someone at the end of their life. We want our volunteers to feel as though they've made a real, significant contribution to their community. Hospice volunteers also get to make deep connections with patients and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Richardson, TX 75080
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2023
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This an open commitment with hours available seven days a week and availability at any time.