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Companionship for People at the End of Life

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ORGANIZATION: Frederick Health Hospice

  • 21 people are interested
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WE HAVE OPENED A NON-PROFIT HOSPICE OFFICE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. We are in need of VOLUNTEERS willing to spend a little time with our patients in the patients' homes and/or in nursing homes. Volunteers have flexibility with days/times they choose to help, though most needs are weekdays during the day. Volunteers provide COMPANIONSHIP and COMPASSIONATE BEDSIDE PRESENCE for patients. NO HANDS-ON CARE REQUIRED! Volunteers also offer a break for overwhelmed family members to be able to have a brief break. **Requires both in-person and self-study training. Please call for location and other details 240-566-3038.

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About Frederick Health Hospice

Location:

1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701, US

Mission Statement

Frederick Health Hospice is a community based nonprofit dedicated to helping the terminally ill and their families live fully. Our mission is to positively impact the well-being of every individual in our community affected by serious illness, death, dying, grief and loss. We serve Frederick and Montgomery Counties.

Description

Our volunteer program is designed to bring caring, compassionate people from the community into the lives of our patients and their families to provide some companionship, bedside compassionate presence and caregiving relief. Our current goal is to build our volunteer base in Montgomery County.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Rockville, MD 20850

(39.084,-77.15278)
 

SKILLS

  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Spiritual Healing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We look for at least 2 hours 1 time per week (when volunteer has accepted an assignment to spend time with a patient)
  • If you are a good listener and are compassionate, that is all you need to be a great direct patient service volunteer! No hands-on care required!

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