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2 people are interested
Hospice Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Spending time with others at the end of their lives is a profoundly moving experience. You create a special space for them by sharing your time-- read, review their life history, write a letter to a loved one for the, or just sit with them and provide a comforting presence. As a hospice volunteer, you receive special training to support the hospice patient and their family in a variety of ways.
You must pass a background check, complete orientation at your own pace and mentor with hospice staff.
For more information, contact CJ Pharr, Volunteer Coordinator at 720-390-1276 or cpharr@coloradophc.com
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About Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs
Location:
4775 Centennial Blvd, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, US
Mission Statement
To provide the highest level of comfort and care, honoring and respecting the dignity of each individual, and enhancing the quality of living at the end of life, under the guidance of Christian principles.
Description
Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care is a community based hospice care organization dedicated to hospice care and focused on meeting or exceeding our patients’ individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs, while making each remaining moment as meaningful as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, Fremont CountiesColorado, CO 80105
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Spend 1-2 hours a week -- more or less depending on your schedule-- with a hospice patient
- Must have a compassionate heart. Be able to pass a background check, complete orientation and mentor with hospice personnel.