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10 people are interested
Friendly Volunteers Wanted!
ORGANIZATION: McLaren HospiceDavison
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10 people are interested
McLaren Hospice is looking for friendly people who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary.
Services may include:
- Friendly visits with patient and/or family
- Listening to patient reminisce about their past
- Reading to patient
- Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break
- Assisting with running errands, letter writing
Additionally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as:
- Trained therapy dogs
- Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts
- Massage Therapy
- Interest in clerical/office work
Patients are located throughout the greater Lapeer and Davison area, as well as Genesee county and surrounding communities.
Please contact Dani Boyd for more information at Danielle.Boyd@mclaren.org or 810.845.2489
More opportunities with McLaren HospiceDavison
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About McLaren HospiceDavison
Location:
1515 Cal Drive, Davison, MI 48423, US
Mission Statement
Providing comfort and companionship for patients and their caregivers while under McLaren Hospice Service.
Description
McLaren Hospice is a trusted name for providing in home and in facility quality, compassionate hospice care. Our volunteers are a vital part of this service, providing much needed relief and support for both patients and their caregivers. Our volunteers support hospice families by providing companionship and comfort in both homes and facilities, in a variety of ways.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1515 Cal DriveDavison, MI 48423
(43.0065 ,-83.51209 )
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Knitting
- Sewing
- Music Therapy
- Administrative Support
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We ask for a time commitment of up to 4 hours a week to volunteer with patients.
- The ability to empathize and understand the needs of hospice patients and their families.