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Hospice Bereavement Calls (Virtual Volunteer) Miami Dade County

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ORGANIZATION: Accentcare

  • 36 people are interested
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AccentCare Hospice of Miami is seeking compassionate and caring individuals to support our bereaved families. Volunteers will make phone calls to families whose loved one has passed away in the last year. Calls will provide grief support and care for bereaved families. Bilangual volunteer positions available.

Some things that Bereavement Volunteers help our families with may include but are not limited to:

  • Encouraging the bereaved to participate in support groups and/or scheduled activities when appropriate.
  • Complete a Bereavement Note for each phone call or visit.

We welcome YOU to join our AccentCare Volunteer Team!

For more information contact Joi Brown at joibrown@accentcare.com or Bianca Muniz at biancamuniz@accentcare.com

NOTE: Volunteers must have computer access to document calls.

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About Accentcare

Location:

5200 ne 2nd ave, Miami, FL 33137, US

Mission Statement

AccentCare strives to provide excellence in end-of-life care for patients and families. AccentCare has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience, and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families.

Description

  • Direct Care Volunteer: Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
  • Indirect Volunteer: Supports the important office operations of the program.
  • Loyal Friends Pet Companion Volunteer: Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
  • Music Companion Volunteer: Shares the gift of music with our patients and families.
  • Vigil Volunteer: When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
  • Spiritual Presence Volunteer: Engages patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
  • Legacy Volunteer: Uses crafts and multi-media to capture special memories and the unique legacy of each patient.
  • Veteran Volunteer: No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
  • Memory Bear Seamstress: Turns a patient’s clothing into a personalized stuffed bear for the family to cherish.
  • Bereavement Volunteer: Provides support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Crisis Support, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Bereavement Support
  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hours per week
  • Volunteers must have computer access to document calls.

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