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Hospice Art Project Volunteer needed 2 hours once a month in the Brentwood, California area

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ORGANIZATION: Anchor Health

  • 3 people are interested
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Anchor Health is currently seeking Art Project Volunteers in the Brentwood, California area to help our staff do fun art projects with hospice patients.

This is a meaningful and beautiful opportunity to provide service and to help bring smiles and happiness to people's lives.

The ongoing volunteer assignment will likely be once a month on a weekday for approximately 2 hours. The volunteer will accompany Anchor Health staff in helping patients with the art projects.

Tentative dates are:

  • February 12 / 2:00-4:00
  • March 12 / 2:00-4:00
  • April 9 / 2:00-4:00
  • June 11 / 2:00-4:00

Volunteering for Anchor Health will give you an opportunity to truly make a difference in other people's lives. Your smile, your listening, your attention, and your compassionate presence will bring the important gift of connection and affirmation to someone who is on their end-of-life journey.

How do you get started?


Let us know you're interested, and our Volunteer Coordinator will give you a call! You will receive an orientation to hospice concepts as well as training for your patient visits and/or administrative help, and you will be well-supported and greatly appreciated by patients, their families, and the entire Anchor Health Hospice team.

If you're interested, we also have opportunities for you to visit in person with patiens to provide them with companionship or to volutneer remotely from home (computer and phone needed).

We look forward to talking with you!

Warmly,

Maria Castillo
Anchor Health Volunteer Coordinator

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About Anchor Health

Location:

SF Bay Area, San Diego, CA , US

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of patients and the communities we serve by providing compassionate end of life care through innovation, exceptional quality, and professionalism. Our experienced care team honors individual choice and is the anchor to support each patient’s unique healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. We strive to empower the patient and family by providing them with the tools, information and support they need to make informed decisions. We provide ongoing support for family and friends for if it is needed. We believe that Hospice health should be available to all persons with an illness for which there is no cure or for persons who elect not to attempt a cure, resulting in a limited life expectancy.

Description

Volunteer Services : Trained volunteers provide support by giving personal health in a companionship and service role. They provide companionship for patients and respite for family members and other health givers, run errands, prepare meals and spend time listening and sharing with the patient and/or family.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Seniors
Arts & Culture, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Danville, CA 94526

(37.80069,-121.98144)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Arts Administration
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible
  • Must provide own transportation

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