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Hospice Memory Catcher Videographer

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ORGANIZATION: Silverado Hospice Austin

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Memory Catchers is an innovative program that captures life stories of hospice patients and preserves them for their families and future generations . This volunteer program is a way to capture the memories of patients in their own words .

The Memory Catcher volunteer rec ords the patient using guided questions provided during their specialized training to elicit the person’s history . The patient can be interviewed once or several times---there is no set procedure as each one’s story is different . Most often, the Memory Catcher recording can be completed in 1-2 sessions .

Video or audio recordings can be used to record family members and loved ones of the patients or a family photo can be taken with a caption or story of a cherished memory .

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About Silverado Hospice Austin

Location:

1701 Director Blvd, suite 410, Austin, TX 78744, US

Mission Statement

Silverado Hospice's mission is to affirm the cycle of life by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life. The Silverado standard is to care compassionately for patients and their families and to empower those we serve to have quality of life options that afford them comfort and dignity.

Description

Silverado Hospice provides care for terminally ill patients in their home, nursing home or assisted living facilities. Hospice volunteers are ordinary people of all ages with extraordinary love and common bond concerns for others. Volunteer can touch lives in many ways. As little as a few hours a week can truly make a difference in your life and someone else's. Volunteers are integral part of the Silverado Hospice Circle of Care. Our trained volunteers spend time with patients and families to provide support and love in many ways. they keep patients company, read to them, or take them for walks. They give care relief to weary caregivers, run errands, help in the office and provide bereavement support to grieving families. Individuals with musical, artistic, sewing, and quilting skills are welcome.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Media & Broadcasting
People with Disabilities
Community, Media & Broadcasting, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Mon Jun 09, 2025 - Mon Sep 01, 2025

WHERE

1701 Directors BLVDsuite 410Austin, TX 78744

(30.21335,-97.75188)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Photography
  • Hospice Care

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per week

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