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Providing Peaceful Presence in Life's Final Moments with Sparrow Hospice
ORGANIZATION: Sparrow Hospice
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1 person is interested
Description:
Do you have a compassionate heart and a desire to provide comfort to those in their final moments? Sparrow Hospice is seeking vigil (11th hour) volunteers to offer a calming presence and emotional support to patients at the end of life. As a vigil volunteer, you will ensure that no one dies alone, providing companionship, solace, and peace during their final journey.
Vigil volunteers play a vital role in offering comfort and emotional support to patients who may be nearing the end of life, as well as to their families. Your presence can make a significant difference during a time when patients and families need it most, creating a peaceful and supportive environment during the final hours.
What You'll Do:
- Sit with patients who are in the final stages of life, offering companionship and a comforting presence
- Provide emotional support to families, offering a listening ear and reassurance during a difficult time
- Help create a peaceful atmosphere for patients, offering comfort through your presence, gentle touch, or words
- Assist families by making final arrangements or simply provide support and comfort as they navigate the experience
- Ensure patients are not alone in their final moments, honoring their dignity and humanity
Why Volunteer with Us?
- Provide an invaluable and compassionate service to those at the end of life
- Offer comfort and support to patients and families during one of life’s most profound moments
- Be part of a compassionate team that values respect, dignity, and care in every stage of life
- Receive training and emotional support from experienced hospice staff to ensure you are prepared for this important role
- Experience the deep fulfillment that comes from ensuring no one has to face their final moments alone
Your presence as a vigil volunteer will bring peace, comfort, and emotional support to patients and families in their time of need. Join Sparrow Hospice today and help us make sure that no one dies alone.
Join Us Today and Provide Comfort and Compassion in Life’s Final Moments!
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About Sparrow Hospice
Location:
920 Stockton Drive, Suite HOS, Allen, TX 75013, US
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to empower people with life-limiting illness to live with hope through quality, professional patient-centered care that is focused on maintaining optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. Our core values are compassion, integrity, dependability, and respect.
Description
The foundations of hospice include nursing care with an emphasis on managing symptoms, practical assistance, and emotional support. Our services include pain and symptom control, physician services, regular nursing visits, personal care and bathing, food and nutrition advice, emotional and spiritual care, advocacy, grief counseling, medical equipment, medication oversight and management, and support from trained volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
900 Wiggins ParkwayMesquite, TX 75150
(32.83433 ,-96.61315 )
DATE POSTED
July 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- No Donation