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2 people are interested
Veterans needed for Hospice patients in Berks & Schuylkill County
ORGANIZATION: Compassus Hospice
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
The Veteran to veteran program aims to pair recruited veteran volunteers with hospice patients who are also veterans. Veteran volunteers are important because they are able to form a connection with veteran patients that can help eliminate the stoicism and secrecy that veteran patients often develop from having served in the military.
Veteran Volunteers can help by:
-Assist veterans by reminiscing/telling life stories
- Educate and assist patients in receiving veteran benefits
- Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veteran's Day and other recognition events
- Improve communication within families
- Read to patients
More opportunities with Compassus Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compassus Hospice
Location:
500 Hawk Ridge Road, Suite 6, Suite 6, Hamburg, PA 19526, US
Mission Statement
The Compassus brand promise, Care for who I am, reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. Compassus recognizes those for who they are as an individual and not being defined by their illness.
Description
Compassus Hospice is looking for volunteers to support our patients and staff in a variety of ways. Office volunteers assemble packets make copies, do computer work and make phone calls. Patient care volunteers make visits to patients providing companionship and comfort as well as offer much deserved respite to caregivers. Bereavement volunteers befriend those left behind through friendly phone calls and guided visits from our Bereavement Coordinator. Specialty volunteers offer a gamut of services including pet therapy, art therapy, Reiki therapy, massage therapy, Memory Bear - grief support item created from the patient's clothing -, and interns. Where ever your interest or talent lies, we can find a niche for you to invest in our hospice volunteer program!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 Hawk Ridge Road, Suite 6Hamburg, PA 19526
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 1 visit per month
- Onboarding, training, TB test, and proof of vaccination.