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Make A Joyful Sound: An Opportunity to Share your Musical Talent

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ORGANIZATION: Compassionate Care Hospice - Linwood

If you sing or play a musical instrument, you have the incredible opportunity to positively impact the lives of hospice patients through the power of music. Music possesses the remarkable ability to elevate spirits, induce relaxation, and provide a sense of peace and joy.

Whether you're skilled with the keyboard, guitar, flute, harp, your own voice or any other instrument, your contribution can create a one-on-one experience for patients in the comfort of their personal residence or healthcare facility.

We work with your schedule and training is provided to equip you with the necessary skills and insights. By dedicating just one hour per week to volunteering, you have the power to make an immense difference in the life of another individual, while also enriching your own life in the process

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About Compassionate Care Hospice - Linwood

Location:

1201 New Road, Linwood, NJ 08221, US

Mission Statement

If you have a passion for caring for others and would love to make a difference in someone's life at end-of-life, consider becoming a Companionship volunteer. As a hospice volunteer you are an important part of our hospice team. You can help improve the quality of life for our patient's, their families, and caregivers. Companionship and socialization are important for the health of our patient’s. Making a difference in someone’s life at end-of-life, is a very wonderful and fulfilling experience. For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes.

Description

Currently looking for volunteers for:

  • Companionship/Socialization visits
  • Write a Pen Pal Letter
  • Making weekly telephone calls
  • Veteran to Veteran visits
  • Grocery shopping and/or running errands for patient/families
  • Provide respite for caregivers while visiting with the patient
  • Bereavement volunteer
  • Deliver a Birthday gift

Special Projects:

  • Crafting and delivering seasonal gifts to patients
  • Sending birthday cards
  • Create a Life Board

Professional Volunteers, using your talents:

  • Massage/Reiki/and other alternative therapies
  • Music therapy
  • Art therapy
  • Hairdresser/Barber
  • Pet Therapy
  • Videographer, Photographer

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1201 New RoadLinwood, NJ 08221

(39.34805,-74.58019)
 

SKILLS

  • Healthcare
  • Hospice Care
  • American Sign Language
  • Keyboard Instrument
  • Singing
  • String Instrument

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training

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