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150 people are interested
Lehigh Valley Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Lehigh Valley Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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150 people are interested
Volunteering at Lehigh Valley Hospice is a rewarding way to enhance the lives of hospice patients and their families.
Hospice volunteer are part of a very special team of people who serve patients receiving end-of-life care and their families, working together to preserve dignity and quality of life.
We are looking for people just like you!
There are many ways you can support our hospice team. Some of the assignments include:
- Direct patient interaction
- Provide companionship to the patient
- Respite for the primary caregivers
- Writing legacy letters for patient
- Assist with errands or complete "light" household tasks
- Vet to Vet support
- Support our onsite inpatient unit at Lehigh Valley 17 th street location
- Pet therapy volunteers
- Bereavement support
- Making phone calls to check on bereaved families
- Helping with grief and loss support groups
- Administrative
- Clerical help for the Hospice office
All volunteers receive specialized training at the end of their onboarding. The courses are through our online portal or taught by hospice personnel. These trainings review the comprehension of hospice and palliative care, patient/family rights, stages of death and dying, spiritual considerations, safety precautions and HIPAA regulations and the roles of our interdisciplinary team
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About Lehigh Valley Hospice
Location:
2024 Lehigh St, Suite 100, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103, US
Mission Statement
Lehigh Valley Hospice Mission is to provide care, comfort and support to terminally ill patients and their families.
Description
Lehigh Valley Hospice Volunteers serve as integral members of the team, sharing their time by using their skills and interests to provide comfort to the patients and families that we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Allentown, PA 18103
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Bereavement Support
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available for 2-4 hrs per week. Self motivated to make connections with patients and families.
- Great listening skills, be present and supportive to our families.