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39 people are interested
VITAS ProActive Remote Caller Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Collier County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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39 people are interested
VITAS Healthcare offers this remote volunteer telephone calling opportunity from your home, campus apartment or room. Outstanding for retirees who enjoy talking and listening to others, internship or service opportunity for college students in healthcare, nursing, pre-med, social work, pastoral care, health administration and more. VITAS is looking for caring individuals to share their listening ear, voice and time as ProActive Caller Volunteers to support terminally ill patients and their families. In this program, the Primary Caregiver receives "check-in" phone calls by trained VITAS Volunteers. These calls provide support, reassurance and ascertain if needs are being met. Excellent opportunity for retirees looking to be engaged with others without traveling to a location. If you have a desire to engage with others and provide support, this is a great opportunity for you! Those retired from nursing, healthcare, teaching, and social work fields have found the experience a wonderful continuation of their profession and dedication to the care of others. College and nursing students share this experience is an exceptional part of the training they will use in their future world of work.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Collier County
Location:
4980 Tamiami Trail North Suite 102, Naples, FL 34103, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Hospice Care
- Nursing
- Veteran Care
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly calls take 1-2 hours and are done from the volunteer's home, campus apartment, or room.
- A desire to be a compassionate listening ear and facilitator of information regarding care needs and support.