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Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Accentcare

AccentCare Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dependable volunteer with a background in mental health to assist with the facilitation of our caregiver support groups. These groups provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals caring for loved ones with serious illness. The volunteer will work alongside hospice staff to help create a space of connection, empathy, and emotional support for caregivers navigating the complexities of the caregiving journey.

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About Accentcare

Location:

5200 ne 2nd ave, Miami, FL 33137, US

Mission Statement

AccentCare strives to provide excellence in end-of-life care for patients and families. AccentCare has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience, and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families.

Description

  • Direct Care Volunteer: Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
  • Indirect Volunteer: Supports the important office operations of the program.
  • Loyal Friends Pet Companion Volunteer: Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
  • Music Companion Volunteer: Shares the gift of music with our patients and families.
  • Vigil Volunteer: When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
  • Spiritual Presence Volunteer: Engages patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
  • Legacy Volunteer: Uses crafts and multi-media to capture special memories and the unique legacy of each patient.
  • Veteran Volunteer: No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
  • Memory Bear Seamstress: Turns a patient’s clothing into a personalized stuffed bear for the family to cherish.
  • Bereavement Volunteer: Provides support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Seniors
Community, Crisis Support, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

11605 Southwest 95th StreetKendall, FL 33156

(25.68218,-80.31598)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Hospice Care
  • Spanish
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 25
  • Orientation or Training
  • Every other Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30
  • We are seeking a volunteer to facilitate a support group the 2nd and last Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm.

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