- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Veteran Volunteer Needed - Gettysburg Area
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Harrisburg
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
We are looking for Veteran Volunteers to visit our Hospice Heroes that have served. Your military experience makes you a perfect friend and visitor to our veteran patient. What we are asking from you is just a couple hours of your time a month. To listen and share experiences that only you could understand.
Compassus recognizes our veteran we are always looking for veterans to help with the planning and executing those very important events.
A comprehensive training is provided along with team support from professional staff and fellow volunteers.
Apply today!
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About Compassus Harrisburg
Location:
2578 Intersate Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110, US
Mission Statement
At Compassus our mission is serving terminally ill patients and families with Compassion, Integrity and Excellence. The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest comfort and care for those who experience one of life's most intimate and challenging moments. Compassus volunteers are an integral part of our patient and family care. Volunteers give time, talent, energy and ideas for end of life comfort, enhanced quality of life, hope and happiness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, join our team as a Compassus colleague- you help everyone succeed!
Description
The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest comfort and care for those who experience one of life's most intimate and challenging moments. Compassus volunteers are an integral part of our patient and family care. Volunteers give time, talent, energy and ideas for end of life comfort, enhanced quality of life, hope and happiness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, join our team as a Compassus colleague- you help everyone succeed!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Gettysburg, PA 17325
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The beauty of hospice volunteering is that you can schedule visits to meet your availability; however, patients appreciate their new friend. 1x/week or 2x/month is typical.
- Training and orientation along with a background check and TB test are all paid for by Compassus hospice.