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1 person is interested
Bristol Hospice needs Portuguese and Spanish speaking Volunteers! Join our team!
ORGANIZATION: Bristol Hospice Fall River
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1 person is interested
In order to meet the needs of our of our non English speaking patients we are looking for Volunteers who speak either Portuguese or Spanish. Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice team. Our Volunteers provide companionship, offer support to family and caregivers, assist the office team, or participate in community outreach. Hospice volunteers help our patients make every day a better day and give patients a moment of normalcy in the midst of what might otherwise be a stressful time.
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About Bristol Hospice Fall River
Location:
275 Martine Street, Fall River, MA 02723, US
Mission Statement
Bristol Hospice’s mission is to provide dignity and quality of life through death and beyond with compassion, passion, and commitment. Focus of care is directed toward patient goals for the remainder of life and is adjusted and refocused as the condition of patient changes. Nurses, social workers, home health aides, volunteers, bereavement counselors, chaplains, hospice physicians and management of Bristol Hospice provide a dynamic, holistic interdisciplinary team to serve the patient, family, caregiver and significant other. The Bristol Hospice team will continuously strive to meet and exceed the unique and very individualized spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of the patient during the dying process; continuing through the bereavement period that follows the passing of a loved one.
Description
Hospice Volunteer Opportunities include: Companion Volunteers (simply spending time with the patient. Also helping families with errands, household chores, shopping, transportation, etc.); Vigil Volunteers (be a comforting presence during the last days of patients lives); Specialty Volunteers (Pet Therapy/Massage Therapy, REIKI practitioners, Musicians, etc.); Office Volunteers (practical healthcare experience/resume building! Filing, organizing, data entry, mailings and other office tasks) Call 774-379-7232 for more info
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
275 Martine StreetFall River, MA 02723
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- We request a 1-2 hour per week commitment however we are very flexible and will work with you and your schedule
- Our Volunteers are properly screened and trained prior to performing any volunteer duties We provide ongoing education, resources, supervision and support to our Volunteer Team.