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Bristol, VA 24201
Our special project Veteran Volunteers give back to the Veteran community in a very special way. As part of the national organization, We Honor Veterans, Caris works closely with our veteran patients and veteran groups. We provide recognition ceremonies to honor their time in service. As a special projects veteran volunteer there are some very special ways you can become involved. For instance: Be an important part of providing certificates and pins to our veteran patients and veteran groups Assist with Memorial Day services Assist with veteran day activities Hospice is a special way of caring for terminally ill patients and their families. Since our service area covers a wide area of SWVA counties, you can serve the veterans right in your community!
Date Posted: 2024-03-06
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Abingdon, VA 24210
Bereavement volunteers work closely with the Bereavement Team and families of our patients that have passed away. Some of the Bereavement Volunteer opportunities can be performed remotely. Examples of volunteer opportunities: Assist with Memorial Services Make follow-up phone calls to families of our patients that have lost loved ones. Help with Memorial Service Mailings Assist with grief support groups Bereavement Volunteers are able to use their unique skills to assist staff. Most importantly, those skills are put to use to comfort those that are hurting. Volunteers will go through a state background check (at the expense of the company), and must participate in an orientation class.
Date Posted: 2024-03-06
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Abingdon, VA 24210
Caris Healthcare provides hospice volunteers to v olunteer directly with patients and caregivers in their place of residence, nursing home or assisted living community . These special volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support to patients and families. A few examples of tasks: visit with patient so a caregiver can run errands, help organize photos, letter writing, reading a book, providing spiritual reading or prayer, hairstylists, musicians, the opportunity to touch the lives of others are endless! This is a non-medical position and no physical labor is required. The coverage area is for Washington, Bland, Smyth, Russell and Bristol, Virginia. All hospice volunteers receive training to ensure that they feel comfortable performing their requested/assigned care activities. Volunteers determine the amount of time they can provide, but generally it is 1-2 hours a month! We take pride in our world class volunteers. We believe they are the best of the best! Therefore, a ll volunteer candidates must pass a background check and TB screen prior to beginning service with our organization. Agency will cover the cost of the TB and background check. This is to ensure the safety of our patients and families.
Date Posted: 2024-03-06
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Abingdon, VA 24201
At Caris Healthcare, we depend on support from administrative volunteers in our office - preparing mailings, helping with special events, writing note cards, making phone calls, and more. Volunteering as an administrative/community outreach volunteer, you are helping in the office and sharing community connections. This will allow us to maximize our ability to serve families in our communities. All administrative/community outreach volunteer candidates must have a background check prior to beginning service with our organization. Agency sends the background check to the VA State Police and will cover the cost.
Date Posted: 2024-03-06
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Virtual Opportunity
Looking to give back to the community but have limited time or just want to volunteer from the comfort of your home? If so, we have the opportunity for you! This opportunity is perfect for students wanting to gather community service hours. We will be happy to complete any and all necessary paperwork. Current needs: Greeting Card Donations (Thinking of you cards at this time) Small new stuffed animals Our hospice patients are terminally ill. Seeing a blanket or a handmade item brightens their day! Any tangible donations are accepted!
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
