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Volunteer: Advanced Hospice Volunteer Certification

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ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Advanced Hospice Volunteer Certification is a free service-learning program which provides an introduction to hospice care through education, training and hands-on experience provided by the Volunteer Coordinator through Elara Caring Hospice in our Byfield, MA office.

This is a win-win-win opportunity:
You will learn about end-of-life care through our comprehensive training program and real life experience
Our hospice patients/families/program will benefit from your companionship, kindness and time
The AHVCertification is a great addition to your resume and is valued by educational institutions and employers. More importantly, your experience and the difference YOU make will stay with you for a very long time.

Requirements:
You must be at least 16 years old
Complete new volunteer paperwork, orientation and training
Provide 40 hours of service learning from at least 2 of our volunteer categories
Submit to a background check which requires fingerprinting
Submit to a 2-step tuberculosis test (required for those choosing direct patient contact)

For more information, please contact Lisa Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (603)819-6155 or email lhanson@elara.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Lisa

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About Elara Caring

Location:

12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA 01922, US

Mission Statement

Elara Caring encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness. We promote dignity and emphasize quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with the ones they love.

Description

Elara Caring is currently looking for Volunteers: Companion Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Office Volunteers, Veteran Volunteers, Teen Volunteers and Crafting Volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

12 Kent WaySuite 210Newbury, MA 01922

(42.754612,-70.945114)
 

DATE POSTED

March 29, 2024

SKILLS

  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Elder care
  • Bereavement Support
  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Provide a minimum of 40 hours of service learning within at least 2 assignment categories. Time needed to complete volunteer paperwork, training and orientation.
  • Submit a background check which requires providing fingerprints. Submit a 2 step TB test.

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