Seeking a Hospice companionship Volunteer! **Chandler area

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Uplift Hospice welcomes all the voulnteers "UPLIFTERS"!!!

We are so glad you are considering on sharing your time and skills with us!

We have a fun, friendly and supportive work enviroment where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.

Family Support volunteers provide and individual layer of care, love and companionship to patients and their families with no agenda. You will be offering support in various forms, from companionship to caregiver respite, ensuring that each patient and family member feels cared for and valued during challenging times.

**No special skills needed, just a kind heart ready to learn and help!

Some of the Uplifters activities are:

• Visiting patients to provide companionship, including activities like watching sports, reading aloud, playing music, or simply engaging in conversaiton.
• Adapting visits to the care setting and the patient's needs, which may range from active engagement to quiet presence while the patient rests.
• Offering respit care for caregivers in private family homes for up to 4 hours, allowing them much-needed time to recharge.
• Running errands or assisting with small tasks to ease the burden on families.
• You will be able to select patients to visit basedon provided description, including patient age, interests, gender expression, diagnosis, and living situation.

This is a great opportunity to develop new skills, meet new people, and make a positive impact in your community.

Requirements:

• You have to be18 or older.
• Pass background check.
• Attend an online and in person volunteer orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emphaty and the ability to connect with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospice policies.
• Dependability and willingness to serve with kindness and patience.
• Flexibility and sensitivity to adapt to diffent care settings and patient needs.

Flexible time, you can volunteer as much as you desire!

Your visits may be be filles with shared stories, quiet companionship, or simply being present, creating a profound impact on the quality of life for those in your care.

This volunteer oportunities are offered all over the valley. You can visit the patients that are closer to you.