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A Hospice Veteran Volunteer Visit. A Call to Serve those who Served

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ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Dade

  • 9 people are interested

VITAS invites you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of terminally ill veterans. Whether or not you’re a veteran yourself, you can bring comfort, companionship, and support to those who have served our country.

What Do Veteran Volunteers Do? Veteran Volunteers receive special training to meet the unique needs of veterans at the end of life. They may:

· Visit veterans in their homes, nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or VA medical centers

· Provide transportation or accompany veterans to appointments and events

· Assist with applying for benefits or replacing lost military medals

· Record life stories or reminiscences

· Make check-in calls to offer support

· Help plan or participate in Memorial Day and Veterans Day events

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

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About VITAS Healthcare of Dade

Location:

Dade County, 11731 Mills Dr, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33183, 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(r), providing friendly, non-medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteer for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in your community throughout Dade County.

CAUSE AREAS

Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Women
Seniors, Veterans & Military Families, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

ALL AREAS OF MIAMI DADE County11731 Mills DRMiami, FL 33183

(25.69098,-80.38334)
 

SKILLS

  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Problem Solving

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training

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