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7 people are interested
Final salute...are you retired/active duty military? We're looking for Veteran 2 Veteran volunteers.
ORGANIZATION: AccentCare Hospice
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7 people are interested
Find a purpose, develop new skills, share your time... You can make a difference!
AccentCare Hospice is looking for Veteran 2 Veteran Volunteers to visit patients throughout Middle TN in Davidson, Williamson, Cheatham, Dickson, and Hickman Counties.
As a Hospice Veteran 2 Veteran Volunteer, you have the honor of supporting our military patients in the final part of their journey. As a veteran you share a special connection with patients that only can be found through the mutual experiences and code of military members. You will have the opportunity to offer companionship to patients in their home, assisted living, or skilled nursing facility while adhering to current health and safety guidelines.
Volunteer activities with patients include: Listening to a patient's stories, presenting military certificates of appreciation, honoring a patients service through supportive presence, but most of all, supporting someone dealing with a terminal illness. If you have your military uniform and can wear it to present a certificate the impact is powerful, but a uniform is not required.
Volunteers DO NOT provide any hands-on care such as changing a patient, feeding a patient, bathing, giving medications, etc.
No previous hospice experience is needed, AccentCare Hospice will provide training and support throughout your time as a volunteer. Our volunteers are part of our team that provides excellent care to those at the end of life. Your gift of compassionate presence is valued!
If you are looking for a deeply rewarding volunteer opportunity, then this is for you!
Requirements:
- Criminal Background check, provided by AccentCare
- Drug Screening, provided by AccentCare
- Honorable Military Discharge
- Tuberculosis skin test, provided by AccentCare
- Training/Orientation
- Transportation
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About AccentCare Hospice
Location:
741 Cool Springs Blvd, Suite 102, Franklin, TN 37067, US
Mission Statement
Act with integrity. Be compassionate. Commit to excellence.
Description
Volunteers play an extremely important role in hospice. Without them, most hospices would not be able to carry on their work.
There are some 95,000 volunteers in America. Each year they give more than 5 million hours helping dying persons and their families.
They provide assistance at all skill levels. Many are relatives and friends of former hospice patients who, having seen how much hospice can help, want to contribute to its good work.
As a direct patient care volunteer you would be providing the patient and/or family with emotional support and companionship. Volunteer activities with patients include watching TV, reading, listening to music, crafts, listening, talking and providing caregiver respite.
As an indirect volunteer you will be providing administrative and office support to the hospice team. This may include copying, answering phones and special projects.
As a volunteer you will provide care and support that is unique to each patient's needs. By doing this you can create a bond between you, the patient and family that is priceless.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Nashville, TN 37221
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers are asked to commit to 1-2 hours a week for ongoing visits or 1 hour a week for certificate presentations. We can work with your schedule so if you can't commit to 1-2 hours lets chat.
- Criminal Background check, provided by AccentCare Drug Screening, provided by AccentCare Honorable Military Discharge Tuberculosis skin test, provided by AccentCare Training/Orientation Transportation