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"Veteran-to-Veteran Companion Program"
ORGANIZATION: Emerald Coast Hospice Pensacola
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1 person is interested
Objective:
Provide specialized emotional support and companionship to hospice patients who are military veterans, by connecting them with fellow veterans who understand their unique experiences and values.
Why Veteran-to-Veteran?
Veterans often feel a deep bond with others who’ve served. Shared experiences, values, and language can foster trust, making it easier for veteran patients to open up, reminisce, and find peace.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Visit veteran patients regularly to offer companionship, conversation, and support
- Listen to military stories with understanding and respect
- Assist with pinning ceremonies or honor recognition events (e.g., presenting a certificate or American flag lapel pin)
- Help with legacy projects like memory books.
- Provide respite to caregivers by staying with the patient
Training Provided In:
- Hospice care and philosophy
- Confidentiality (HIPAA), boundaries, and communication skills
- Military culture sensitivity and veteran-specific end-of-life concerns
- PTSD awareness and trauma-informed care
Time Commitment:
Flexible, usually 1-2 hours per week; based on patient need and volunteer availability
Ideal For:
Active Duty and Military veterans who want to give back by supporting fellow veterans at the end of life with dignity, honor, and compassion.
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About Emerald Coast Hospice Pensacola
Location:
2190 Airport Blvd, suite 2850, Pensacola, FL 32504, US
Mission Statement
Provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families, so they may live with dignity and respect.
Description
Emerald Coast Hospice offers patients and their family an enhanced quality of life through the professional delivery of compassionate restorative and palliative homecare and hospice services.
Hospice is a specialized form of healthcare for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Care is provided by a skilled team of nurses, medical social workers, hospice aides, chaplains and volunteers.
We believe that every moment matters. We believe in compassionate care. Most of all, we believe in dignity and respect for each patient we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2190 Airport BoulevardSuite 2850Pensacola, FL 32504
(30.47616 ,-87.2006 )
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2025
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours or volunteer availability