Companionship Volunteer

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Recruiting Organization: Gentiva Hospice Dothan, AL

A companionship volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a teminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support can be provided in a variety of ways, such as companionship and socialization, or offering respite to stressed caregivers.

Volunteer Prerequisites

1. Be receptive to all aspects of the hospice concept.
2. Complete a Volunteer Application, to include two personal or professional references.
3. Complete a Certiphi Application authorizing the hospice to request a background check.
4. Urine drug screen required.
5. Recognize the necessity of commitmnet and confidentiality and sign a statement verifying agreement with this policy.
6. Two-step Tuberculosis skin test (PPD) at no cost to the volunteer. Proof of PPD results with the last 12 months may be accepted for one of the required tests.
7. Sign a consent/declination for the Hepatitis B vaccination. This vaccination (consisting of 3 shots) is available at no cost to the volunteer if he/she chooses to recieve it.
8. Be of good physical and emotional health.
9. Have reliable transportation.
10. Complete Hospice Volunteer training.

These prerequisites are for the safety of our patients and volunteers.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring