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8 people are interested
Pet therapy volunteer
ORGANIZATION: COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
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8 people are interested
Looking for volunteers and their certified pets to visit patients. Pet therapy can bring terminal patients a sense of trust and peace, relieve stress, help confused and disoriented clients find a focus. Provide the unconditional love that comes with four feet, warm nose and a furry coats for patients receiving end of life care. The most comforting words can be no words at all.
More opportunities with COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
Location:
10200 w 75th street suite 100, shawnee mission, KS 66204, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Compassionate Care Hospice:
To provide the highest quality of hospice care
To give dignity to the dying experience
To provide access to care for ALL persons
To educate the community
Description
Founded in 1993, Compassionate Care Hospice is a community-based organization committed to providng the highest quality hospice care to patients, their families and close friends.
We care for terminally ill patients with a wide range of illnesses, including cancer and any end stage disease.
At Compassionate Care we are committed to quality of life, which enables patients to remain in the comfort and privacy of their own homes and nursing homes with their loved ones. We provide volunteers to read to patients, write letters, offer respite relief to caregiver, light housekeeping etc. as well as other helps to patients and their families
Volunteers are considered to be part of the interdisciplinary team process and all are non paying positions.
- Perfect for college students looking for community service hours, retired persons and those wishing to give of themselves for a greater good.
-Ideal for retired or semi retired persons looking to give back something to their community
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10000 W. 75th Street, Suite 117Shawnee, KS 66204
DATE POSTED
July 18, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18