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A Friendly Voice, A Little Time. Volunteer by phone as a Bereavement Call Volunteer-VITAS Healthcare

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ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis

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VITAS Healthcare Volunteers Rock!

VITAS Healthcare is looking for a Bereavement Caller volunteer to check in on bereaved family members after a hospice patient's death. These phone calls go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those coping with grief.

This volunteer role consists of contacting bereaved caregivers and family members once a week from a secure, encrypted phone list provided by VITAS staff. VITAS provides a Zoom training with detailed instructions for making the Bereavement calls and staff provide ongoing guidance and supervision.

If you enjoy talking on the phone, helping others and would like to make a difference directly from your own home in the lives of bereaved families, being a Bereavement Caller Volunteer is right for you. The times for making these calls is flexible and completely up to you. Anytime you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated.

If you would prefer to make calls directly from our office instead of at home, this is also an option. Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients & families, health/safety precautions and more. As a Bereavement Caller Volunteer, you are able to use your compassion, listening skills to give back to hospice families in the community.

For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst, at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com







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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis

Location:

1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US

Mission Statement

VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocated and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.

Description

Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non- medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteers for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in the community.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Veterans & Military Families
Community, Health & Medicine, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1801 Park 270 DriveSt. Louis, MO 63146

(38.6891,-90.44884)
 

SKILLS

  • Bereavement Support
  • Healthcare
  • Veteran Care
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Up to 2 hours a week.
  • Basic computer skills and using your own phone and computer.

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