Ambercare

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1302 D Calle De La MercedEspanola, NM 87532 United States

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https://ambercare.com/hospice-volunteer/

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Today there are almost 500,000 caring individuals serving as hospice volunteers across the United States. Serving as valued members of the hospice care team, volunteers enhance the patient and family experience by helping meet specific needs. Volunteers give their time and compassion to patients and families dealing with end-of-life care needs as well as assisting with administrative office needs and bereavement support. Ambercare relies on our volunteers to assist us in delivering exceptional end-of-life care. . Volunteers range in age from teens to senior citizens. Some volunteers come to hospice as part of their high school or college course requirements. Some individuals experienced the benefits of hospice through the loss of a loved one and now want to give back through serving others during this difficult time. Some volunteers have professional skills or specialized expertise, but most are just empathetic people who want to help and serve their community. Hospice volunteers can dedicate as little or as much time as they wish. Some volunteers donate several hours each week while others commit to a few hours each month. Some hospice volunteers prefer to offer services on an as-needed basis. All volunteers will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one discussion with our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss their interests and availability. All hospice volunteers receive training to ensure that they feel comfortable performing their requested/assigned care activities. You determine the amount of time you can provide, but generally it is between two and six hours of support per patient visit. Being present with the patient to allow their caregiver to rest and/or run errands. Listening to the patient. They may share their concerns, regrets, and/or areas of thankfulness with you. You may have opportunities to encourage the patient to share their life story (and possibly capture a verbal or written summary of this information). Engaging in the patient’s hobbies - perhaps reading to them, listening to music, discussing current events or playing a board or card game. Assisting the patient to make short trips outside, assisting with phone calls and/or letter writing. Visiting with family members/caregivers. These individuals often appreciate the opportunity to talk with someone who understands what they are going through. Visiting pet volunteer if you have a pet that is therapy certified.

Date Posted: Jan 16, 2025

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Mission Statement

Providing cost-effective care and assistance that gives people the freedom to remain in their homes. Our Values: Service - Make a difference in another person’s life. Honesty - Be trustworthy and fair. Compassion - Treat others with kindness and dignity. Accountability - Keep your word. Leadership - Set the right example.

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Ambercare provides home health, hospice, and personal care services to the New Mexico area and is a member of the Addus Family of Companies. For over 40 years, Addus HomeCare has been one of the nation’s top providers of personal home care and support services and is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care that gives people the freedom to remain in their homes. Ambercare was founded in Belen, NM in 1994 and has grown into the largest home healthcare provider in New Mexico. Ambercare joined the Addus Family of Companies on May 1, 2018.

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