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38 people are interested
Bereavement Volunteer - Corewell Health Hospice West Michigan
ORGANIZATION: Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care West Michigan
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38 people are interested
We have two Volunteer Orientation options this summer: a two day/4hr each class on June 5 th and 12 th from 9a -1p (you must attend both sessions or a one day/8r class on August 10 th from 9a - 5p.
Note: Volunteer Orientation sessions are scheduled thru out the year. Complete the application process to receive email announcements of upcoming sessions as they are scheduled and accepting registrations.
Provide continuity and support for families experiencing loss of a loved one. Join our bereavement volunteers by becoming a companion to a person experiencing loss or making phone calls help with the loneliness and isolation that many recently bereaved individual's encounter. A listening ear and the ability to provide caring with appropriate boundaries can be valuable for individuals navigating after the loss of a loved one.
Schedules for individual volunteer bereavement support are flexible and based upon your availability.
Bi-lingual volunteers are encouraged. Volunteers especially needed in Ada, Big Rapids, Caledonia, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Holland, Lowell, Middleville, Newaygo, Rockford, and Sparta areas. Note: Volunteers are asked to wait one year after the death of a family member or friend before volunteering.
We offer a flexible Volunteer Orientation program!
This training program format will allow candidates to complete some of the required training thru an on-line program at your convenience and provide additional times and locations for the in-person training component. The goal is to shorten the on-boarding process and add more flexibility in the training process making it easier for interested individuals to join our volunteer program.
We will work with you to help you join our volunteer program and start supporting patients thru out our 11 county service territory! Contact us to receive more information and application instructions. Call Yvonne at (616)391-4240 or toll free at 1-866-542-7945. Email us at: hospice.volunteers@corewellhealth.org .
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About Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care West Michigan
Location:
750 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of the community by serving each individual and family with superior quality and compassionate care.
Description
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care West Michigan provides support and care for patients in their homes and in health care facilities who are in the final phase of a terminal illness so that they can live as fully and comfortably as possible. Volunteers are a vital part of our patient care team.
Our hospice agency supports patients and families in 11 counties thru-out West Michigan. Volunteers choose which geographic area that they would like to serve.
Please contact us to learn how you can make a difference for individuals, their families and our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
750 Fuller Ave NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Veteran Care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hr volunteer orientation
- A compassionate spirit and a desire to help someone in your community facing end of life.