Veteran to Veteran Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Compassus
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Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with veteran patients
allowing them to become essential in the delivery of quality end-of-life care.
WHAT WE DO
The Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program aims to pair recruited veteran volunteers with hospice
patients who have been identified as veterans. Veteran volunteers are important because they are able
to form a camaraderie with veteran patients that can help eliminate the stoicism and secrecy that veteran
patients often develop from having served in the military.
HOW VETERAN VOLUNTEERS HELP
* Assist veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories
* Friendly visits
* Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veterans Day and other recognition events
* Read to patients
* Run errands when needed
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About Compassus
Location:
3217 West M-55, West Branch, MI 48661, US
Mission Statement
To honor life and offer hope to individuals facing a life-limiting illness by supporting them with compassion, integrity and excellence.
Description
At Compassus our volunteers are able to support the patient and family by providing friendly visits, reading to patients, office tasks, listening, companionship, caregiver relief, assist with grief support groups, emotional and spiritual support, pet therapy, veteran visitor, and if you have a special talent you would like to share.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3217 West M-55West Branch, MI 48661
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Be able to listen and expect to get back more than you give.