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A Volunteer to Make Art with a Hospice Patient

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ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of L.A. & Ventura County

  • 35 people are interested
VITAS Heathcare

VITAS Healthcare(r) is looking for volunteer artists to help terminally ill patients and their families express
themselves when words fail them. Artists help a patient paint or color a picture, create a scrap book or
collage, or decorate their room. The artist shares their talents in therapeutic ways, all while encouraging the
patient’s creative process.

VITAS provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The artist provides talent, compassion
and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s time and location.

For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.

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About VITAS Healthcare of L.A. & Ventura County

Location:

16830 Ventura Blvd., Suite 315, Encino, CA 91436, US

Mission Statement

VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.

Description

Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Seniors
Women
Arts & Culture, Seniors, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

16830 Ventura Blvd.Suite 315San Fernando Valley Santa Clarita Santa Monica LAEncino, CA 91436

(34.158833,-118.50078)
 

DATE POSTED

March 6, 2024

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Bereavement Support
  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training

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