VolunteerMatch is Merging with Idealist!

Learn more about this strategic partnership of nonprofit technology leaders
Read More
  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
 

COMPANION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Hospice - Luling TX

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Image_202410231211

Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families.
We are officially accepting in-person volunteers! This includes:

  • Reading stories
  • Making crafts
  • Playing games
  • Meaningful chats
  • And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss

Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week.

The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health.

For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-325-1451

31 More opportunities with Elara Caring

Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities

About Elara Caring

Location:

300 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130, US

Mission Statement

We provide you the appropriate type of care wherever you call home. Our team’s understanding of a patient's health needs allows us to deliver proactive, customized care that improves quality of life and keeps you comfortable and safe at home. ​ Elara Caring Hospice volunteers are compassionate, giving individuals from all walks of life who share the most precious gift they have - their time - to enhance the lives of others.

Description

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, with a footprint in the Northeast, Midwest and South. Elara brings together three award-winning organizations - Great Lakes Caring, National Home Health Care, and Jordan Health Services - into one transformational company, which provides the highest-quality comprehensive care continuum of personal care, skilled home health, hospice care and behavioral health.

Elara Caring leads patients through the post-acute care journey by providing the appropriate level of care, delivered wherever our patients call home. The company’s intimate understanding of its patients’ needs allows it to apply proprietary platforms to deliver proactive, customized care that improves quality of life and keeps patients in their homes.

The company, comprised of 35,000 caregivers serving over 60,000 patients and their families daily, in 225 locations across 16 states, is focused on providing patients with the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

CAUSE AREAS

Faith-Based
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Faith-Based, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Luling, TX 78648

(29.68051,-97.6475)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Bereavement Support
  • Hospice Care
  • Veteran Care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 - 4 hours a month
  • 3-, 6- or 12-month commitment

Report this opportunity