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Hospice Volunteer opportunity for Military Veterans in surrounding counties of Metro Atlanta!
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice Atlanta
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The Atlanta office of ProMedica Heartland Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to support our agency through providing friendly visits, vigil or bereavement support, or administrative assistance. We welcome Veterans to volunteer with our team in support of the terminally ill patients and families we serve!
Current volunteer opportunities include:
-Friendly visitor volunteers provide companionship for terminally ill patients, respite support for caregivers, and/or assist with errands or other duties to provide relief to the families we serve.
-Vigil visitor volunteers provide a supportive presence for the expected final hours of living for patients and their support systems. Bereavement volunteers offer supportive outreach to family members during the earliest stages of grief and mourning.
-Administrative volunteers perform duties to benefit patients and their families within the office setting such as providing support in organizing, filing, answering calls, and clerical tasks.
ProMedica Heartland Hospice takes pride in serving our Veterans and their families. We Honor Veterans with the help of Veteran volunteers. If you have served in any branch of the military please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our office serves the following counties and we welcome compassionate volunteers in the following areas: Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Fayette County, Clayton County, Henry County, Rockdale County, Newton County, and Walton County.
If interested, please apply to this volunteer opportunity today! For additional information or questions, feel free to contact the office at 770-474-4565 and request to speak with the volunteer coordinator.
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About Heartland Hospice Atlanta
Location:
2951 Flowers Road S, Suite 211, Atlanta, GA 30341, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Heartland Hospice is to provide quality hospice care to patients with a limited life expectancy, as well as support to their caregivers. Heartland Hospice also shares the mission of its parent company Gentiva which is to provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity, and respect.
Description
Heartland Hospice of the Gentiva company is a dedicated hospice, palliative, and personal care company driving improved access, equity, and quality of care for patients. The company’s employees and caregivers are dedicated to offering clarity, comfort, and companionship while delivering high-quality care to all patients. The quality of life for those that Heartland Hospice serves is enhanced through palliative and specialized supportive cared designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual needs of the patients and caregivers.
Volunteers are the heart of the hospice team and Heartland Hospice depends on volunteers to help us provide the extra love and care that our patients and their families need at this time in their lives. Hospice volunteers are oriented to the hospice program as well as the hospice philosophy and goals of caring to ensure that they have the skills needed to assist patients and their families. Volunteers offer support, companionship, and practical compassionate help whether it is running errands, staying with the patient so family members can take a break, reading to a patient, or holding someone’s hand. Heartland Hospice values and appreciates the caring volunteers who support our patients and families. Volunteer today!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2951 Flowers Road SouthAtlanta, GA 30341
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2023
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedules available on weekdays and weekends