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Newton, IA 50208
WesleyLife Hospice is looking to add friendly and compassionate individuals to give the gift of time and presence through visits. Our patients need companionship more than ever after two years of so much isolation. Finding common interests through conversation, listening to cherished memories, holding a hand, playing a game, or taking a stroll are all things you could do to brighten someone's day. By providing this extra companionship at the end stage of life, volunteers can touch the hearts of our patients and even change their life - or your own! WesleyLife Hospice has certain requirements in place when volunteering in person to protect our residents, staff and volunteers during COVID. Screenings and masks are required at minimum. Each community may have additional requirements (i.e. a rapid COVID test that would be provided upon entrance). Interested? You can submit an application at http://bttr.im/m837f . Please contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366. All of our volunteer opportunities include: Companionship visits Respite (help give caregivers a break by sitting with their loved one while they run errands - no hands on cares) Phone visits Sit Vigil Veteran to Veteran Music Bereavement Clerical
Date Posted: Dec 23, 2022
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Urbandale, IA 50322
WesleyLife Hospice volunteers are invaluable to our team! Whether you want to work directly with patients and their families or prefer to work behind the scenes we have opportunities for you. Our opportunities do vary depending on the needs of our patients and their families. All volunteers are required to complete an application and a background check. Training will be provided for your role. Our top needs right now include but are not limited to: 1 - Companion Volunteers: Spend time one-on-one with a patient. This can be as simple as holding their hand, visiting, playing a game, or being a quiet presence. 2 - Veteran Volunteers: We are seeking retired and active military men and women to provide companionship to our hospice patients who are veterans. We are also seeking these individuals to help with honoring our veteran patients during a veteran pinning ceremony. If you are interested in volunteering contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366. You can also fill out an application: http://bttr.im/m837f
Date Posted: Dec 23, 2022
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Urbandale, IA 50322
WesleyLife Hospice is looking to add friendly and compassionate individuals and their registered therapy animal to give the gift of time and presence through visits. Our hospice clients need companionship more than ever after the last few years of so much isolation. Volunteers can touch the hearts of our clients and even change their life - or your own! Pet companionship is very much needed and enjoyed by our hospice clients. Handlers will need to complete an application, background checks, physical and drug screen, as well as our hospice orientation and education. Pets need to complete a therapy program through Pet Partners, IHABS, Therapy Dogs International, or some other equivalent training and registration. Opportunities are available in the Wesleylife Communities for Living: Brio in Johnston, Wesley Acres in Des Moines, The Village in Indianola, The Cottages in Pella, Park Centre in Newton, and Edgewater in West Des Moines. Depending on their policies, you may also see our hospice clients in other care centers throughout our coverage area. Requirements include: Volunteer Application Background Checks Drug Screen and Physical 2 Step TB Test (provided at no cost) Hospice training Dependent Adult Abuse training WesleyLife Hospice has certain requirements in place when volunteering in person to protect our residents, staff and volunteers during COVID. Screenings and masks are required at minimum. Interested? You can submit an application at http://bttr.im/m837f . Please contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366. Other volunteer opportunities include: Companionship visits Respite (help give caregivers a break by sitting with their loved one while they run errands - no hands on cares) Phone visits Sit Vigil Veteran to Veteran Music Bereavement Clerical/ office assistance
Date Posted: Dec 23, 2022
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Indianola, IA 50125
WesleyLife Hospice is looking to add friendly and compassionate individuals to give the gift of time and presence through visits. Our patients need companionship more than ever after two years of so much isolation. Finding common interests through conversation, listening to cherished memories, holding a hand, playing a game, or taking a stroll are all things you could do to brighten someone's day. By providing this extra companionship at the end stage of life, volunteers can touch the hearts of our patients and even change their life - or your own! WesleyLife Hospice has certain requirements in place when volunteering in person to protect our residents, staff and volunteers during COVID. Screenings and masks are required at minimum. Each community may have additional requirements (i.e. a rapid COVID test that would be provided upon entrance). Interested? You can submit an application at http://bttr.im/m837f . Please contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366. All of our volunteer opportunities include: Companionship visits Respite (help give caregivers a break by sitting with their loved one while they run errands - no hands on cares) Phone visits Sit Vigil Veteran to Veteran Music Bereavement Clerical
Date Posted: Dec 23, 2022
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Urbandale, IA 50322
WesleyLife Hospice is looking for active or retired military men and women to volunteer with our patients who are veterans. Our veteran to veteran program aims to provide companionship and recognition to our veterans. We are looking to fill two types of volunteer roles: Companionship visits: Volunteers are essential to hospice and when we can pair veterans together it can enhance the special bond that volunteers form with patients. We encourage weekly visits. Veteran Pinning Ceremonies: As a part of the "We Honor Veterans" program we hold a special ceremony to thank our veteran patients for their service. A background check, 2 Step TB test and hospice training is required. Interested? You can submit an application at http://bttr.im/m837f . Please contact Diana Ferriss, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information at dferriss@wesleylife.org or 515.229.7366.
Date Posted: Dec 23, 2022
