Cause Areas

When

It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.

Where

Greater Lansing Area and Surrounding CommunitiesLansing, MI 48910

About

McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary.

Services may include:

  • Friendly visits with patient and/or family
  • Listening to patient reminisce about their past
  • Reading to patient
  • Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break
  • Meal preparation/light housekeeping
  • Assisting with running errands, letter writing
Additionally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as:
  • Trained therapy dogs
  • Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts
  • Aromatherapy training
  • Massage Therapy
  • Interest in clerical/office work

Patients are located in Lansing and throughout the greater Lansing area including Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Mason, Williamston, Haslett, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Portland and surrounding communities.

Please contact Suzanne Maurer for more information at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org or (517) 975-9915.

Skills

  • People Skills
  • Elder care
  • Hospice Care
  • Massage Therapy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Animal Therapy

Good Match For

People 55+

Requirements & Commitment

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Generally 1-2 hours a week

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