VolunteerMatch is Merging with Idealist!

Learn more about this strategic partnership of nonprofit technology leaders
Read More
  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
 

Companionship Visitor Volunteer

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Gentiva Hospice- Joplin

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.

Gentiva Hospice-Joplin, MO is seeking Companionship Visitor Volunteers to serve in Carl Junction, MO:

Gentiva Hospice offers volunteer opportunities for caring individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Here are some ways you can serve as a visitor volunteer:

  1. Companionship: Spending time with patients by offering a smile, holding their hand, sharing stories, listening, reading, or singing.
  2. Care Giver Respite: Offering scheduled breaks for caregivers, allowing them to rest, manage personal tasks, or simply recharge.
  3. Veteran-to-Veteran Support: If you are a Veteran, you can support fellow service members during their end-of-life journey.

As a Companionship Visitor Volunteer, you will be given choices as to how much and what types of things you want to do. Volunteers have flexibility; the opportunities may be once monthly to once weekly depending on your availability.

Our patients reside in private homes, local nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Some examples of typical volunteer duties are:

  • Listening to a patient’s concerns
  • Being a comforting and supportive presence
  • Engaging in the patient’s hobbies, for example, playing a board game or discussing current events
  • Reading or writing down memories for the patient or helping with correspondence
  • Telling other hospice staff, the needs of the hospice patient and family/inner circle
  • Running errands or doing light housekeeping for those receiving hospice care at home
  • Encouraging the patient to tell their life story.
  • Providing time for the caregiver to take care of her/himself.

Our Volunteers are 'hands off' and no medical training is required; all you need is a compassionate heart Gentiva’s complete volunteer training covers grief counseling, emotional support, and end-of-life care, to ensure Volunteers feel comfortable with their tasks.

Put your time and talent to wonderful use by lending a helping hand and making an impact in your community, today! Your gift of time provides immeasurable rewards!

More opportunities with Gentiva Hospice- Joplin

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Gentiva Hospice- Joplin

Location:

2024 Maiden Ln, Ste 202, Joplin, MO 64804, US

Mission Statement

To honor life and offer compassion to individuals, and their families, when facing a life-limiting illness.

Description

We are committed to clinical excellence in hospice care. We see each individual as more than a patient. Our skilled professionals and volunteers design an all-encompassing program, customized to each patient that addresses not only the physical needs but also the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Our hospice teams provide compassionate care for individuals and their families when life matters most.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Faith-Based
Seniors
Community, Faith-Based, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Carl Junction, MO 64834

(37.1687,-94.5443)
 

SKILLS

  • Healthcare
  • Veteran Care
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexibility is yours; we have patients in need of monthly visits, and weekly visits alike. We will work with your schedule to find the best fit for your availability.
  • Completed onboarding and training prior to meeting with patients and families.

Report this opportunity

We're sorry, this opportunity is no longer active.

Please find other opportunities.

Find Opportunities