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15 people are interested
Hospice Companionship (South Austin and surrounding areas)
ORGANIZATION: Magnolia Hospice Austin
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Have you heard the story about the 90 year old woman from Austin who left a pleading note for her neighbor? It was heart wrenching to me. Her note said:
"...Would you consider becoming my friend? I am 90 years old - live alone and all my friends have passed away. I am so lonesome and could just use someone to talk to."
There is no greater gift than the gift of presence. However, many hospice patients have outlived their family and friends or have very little support during their final days. All it takes is an hour or so to make a huge difference in a patient's outlook and quality of life.
Some hospice volunteer activities include:
- Playing games
- Reading books
- Sharing stories
- Painting nails
- Bringing your pet
- Playing guitar, piano, etc.
- Providing bereavement support
- Assisting with office needs (filing, envelope stuffing, folder making, phone calls, etc.)
No previous hospice experience required. Training is provided! Volunteers provide NO medical care, just friendship.
If you have any questions, please email Morgan at mskarin@magnoliahospice.com
Thank you for having the heart to serve others!
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About Magnolia Hospice Austin
Location:
1421 Wells Branch Pkwy, Suite 105, Pflugerville, TX 78660, US
Mission Statement
Magnolia Hospice is a community-based, progressive organization committed to providing the highest quality end-of-life care to patients and their families
Description
Magnolia Hospice offers comprehensive, specialized medical care to address the physical, emotional and spiritual pain that often affects terminally ill individuals. Our experienced team puts compassion first to deliver thoughtful end-of-life care personalized for each patient.
WHY BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER?
Volunteers are the heart and soul of hospice and provide an invaluable component to compassionate care by simply sharing their time, talents, and presence. Volunteering with hospice offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact at the end of someone's life. Becoming a Magnolia Volunteer could be the most meaningful and rewarding thing you ever do!
"The last good thing that may happen in someone's life is a hospice volunteer." -Unknown
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Austin, TX 78747
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Relationship Building
- Music Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Most volunteers visit their patient(s) once a week or every other week. However, you can choose to volunteer as often as you'd like.
- Background check, TB test, and drug screen required (at our expense).