Volunteer Needed!_Independence, MO-Carmel Hills Wellness&Rehab Ctr
ORGANIZATION: Beacon of Hope Hospice of Missouri, Inc
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As a Beacon Of Hope Hospice Volunteer, you will provide non-medical support services according to agency policy and procedures including:
Emotional support to patients and families
Companionship
Relief to family caregivers
Assisting with household chores
Report response of patient/family to hospice staff
After a light screening process and training, you will be assigned to a patient in the KC metropolitan area as appropriate. The requirements to be a volunteer are:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Able to dedicate1-3 hours per month
Hold a current driver’s license
Have current automobile insurance
No felonies or abuse convictions
Pass a drug screen
Have a giving, compassionate heart
The onboarding process generally takes no more than 2 weeks. After that time, I, the Volunteer Coordinator with go with you to your first meeting with your person needing service. From there, you’ll be on your own, visiting with them as required and providing documentation of your visit back to me.
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About Beacon of Hope Hospice of Missouri, Inc
Location:
801 NW Saint Mary's Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014, US
Mission Statement
Our passion, as a team of trusted professionals, is to provide healing to patients, families, and communities when cure is no longer possible.
Description
Hospice volunteers play a crucial role by providing a wide variety of practical and emotional assistance. Their tasks include reading/playing games with a patient, running errands for patient, preparing light meals, visiting with the patient to give the family members a break, being a friend. Hospice Volunteers may also assist the hospice staff with making flower arrangements in vases for patients, make patient packets, assist with clerical office support. Hours can range from once a week to several times a week or month, we can work with your schedule. Great opportunity for Nursing and Social Work students! Volunteers 18+
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
810 East Walnut StreetIndependence, MO 64050
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour minimum per month, would prefer 3