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Hospice Volunteer Opportunity CT, companionship, respite, vigil, pet therapy, Reiki massage
ORGANIZATION: Hartford Healthcare at Home
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Registration is Open and We need YOU to join our amazing group of Hospice Volunteers!
Free Training for New Hospice Volunteers (via Zoom)
Classes forming NOW for fall 2024
This training series will go over all relevant topics under the model of hospice care and specific to volunteering for Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice.
- Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00-6:15 PM
To Fill Out a Volunteer Application:
https://redcap.hhchealth.org/surveys/?s=CTKYECRN9Y93ADTM
Training classes explore the history of hospice, physical symptoms, spirituality, grief & bereavement, and how to be a great volunteer.
Volunteers are friendly visitors for our hospice patients at home, nursing facilities and at local hospitals.
Volunteers are needed to read to patients, provide a listening ear, provide caregiver respite, play music, provide reiki or massage, vigil for those in need of support in their final hours and to visit with certified pet therapy teams.
Volunteers are required to complete health screens and background checks.
When you give us the valuable gift of your time and compassion, we give you a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life.
For more information or to register, contact Constance Kendros, Volunteer Coordinator, 860.515.9889 or constance.kendros@hhchealth.org
We would love to have you join our team!
More opportunities with Hartford Healthcare at Home
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hartford Healthcare at Home
Location:
1 Northwestern Drive, Room 204, Bloomfield, CT 06002, US
Mission Statement
Mission To improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve. Vision Most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Our Values Hartford HealthCare's vision of excellence and leadership is driven by its core values, which are shared by all members of Hartford HealthCare. CARING: We Do the Kind Thing EQUITY: We Do the Just Thing EXCELLENCE: We Do the Best Thing INTEGRITY: We Do the Right Thing SAFETY: We Do the Safe Thing
Description
Our Volunteers are friendly visitors for our Hospice patients at home and nursing facilities. Volunteer are needed to read to patients, provide a listening ear, play music, or provide Reiki. We also seek Certified Pet Therapy teams. Volunteers visit in private homes, nursing facilities and in our system hospitals, based on their individual schedule and preferences. A prospective volunteer must pass a background check, drug test and be willing to have an annual Flu vaccine. Free training provided.
Volunteer Application:
https://redcap.hhchealth.org/surveys/?s=CTKYECRN9Y93ADTM
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Norwich, CT 06360
(41.55328 ,-72.08237 )
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Music Arts
- Animal Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer 2 hours minimum per week with a 1 year commitment is desired.
- Health Screens, Fingerprinting & Background check, Annual flu vaccine, CT license for Massage Therapists, Current certification for pet therapy teams.