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Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer - EXTON, PA AREA

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ORGANIZATION: AMEDISYS HOSPICES

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ASERACARE HOSPICE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY, SERVES EXTON, PA, AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. BEING A COMPANIONSHIP VOLUNTEER FOR OUR PATIENTS IS A WONDERFULLY FULFILLING OPPORTUNITY. OUR PATIENTS ARE LOCATED IN HOMES AND FACILITIES IN CHESTER AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES.

Amedisys Hospice gives patients who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live ALL the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, and quality of life. If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. We are currently looking for volunteers for the following:

  • THIS REQUEST IS FOR PET THERAPY VOLUNTEERS TO VISIT PATIENTS AT END-OF-LIFE AND THEIR FAMILIES. IF YOU HAVE A CERTIFIED THERAPY PET AND WOULD LIKE TO BRING ENCOURAGEMENT TO OUR PATIENTS VIA 1:1 VISITS, PLEASE REACH OUT! IF YOU HAVE A PET BUT YOU ARE NOT CERTIFIED YET, ALSO CONTACT US AND WE CAN GUIDE YOU TO LOCAL CERTIFICATION AGENCIES.

Please reach out to Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Dave Fournier
to learn more about volunteering with Amedisys Hospice.

dave.fournier@amedisys.com
610 306 3099

Other area hospice office locations include Bensalem, Media, and Kennett Square.

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About AMEDISYS HOSPICES

Location:

600 N. Jackson Street, Suite 103, Media, PA 19063, US

Mission Statement

AS AN AMEDISYS HOSPICE VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL LEND YOUR SKILLS, TALENTS AND TIME TOWARDS CARING FOR PATIENTS AT END-OF-LIFE AND ALSO FOR THEIR FAMILIES. WE BECOME A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. WE SUPPORT THEM HOLISTICALLY, CARING FOR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT. OUR VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE FREE TRAINING. THE MAIN FOCUS FOR VOLUNTEERS IS ON 1:1 VISITS, WITH SOME PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, MUSIC, PET THERAPY, SUPPORTIVE CALLS TO FAMILY, BIOGRAPHY WRITING, VETERAN RECOGNITION AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE EFFORTS. VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES ARE FLEXIBLE. REACH OUT AND GET INFORMATION TODAY!

Description

AMEDISYS Hospices provide specialized care and support for patients at end-of-life and their families. Volunteer opportunities listed here include ones for Willow Tree Hospice in Kennett Square, PA; Aseracare Hospice for Exton, PA; and Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia, in Media, PA and Bensalem, PA.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

415 Eagleview BoulevardSUITE 108Exton, PA 19341

(40.06041,-75.67431)
 

SKILLS

  • Patient Care
  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills
  • Animal Therapy
  • Relationship Building
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • This is flexible. In general, about two hours a week is an average.
  • We provide free training for this opportunity.

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