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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hospice SLO County is recruiting for a board member who lives in SLO County. The nine-member Board of Directors has the responsibility to represent Hospice SLO County to the community and provide oversight for adherence to Hospice SLO County’s mission of serving clients, their families, employees and society as a whole. The board meets once a month (third Tuesday) from 4-5:30 p.m. in San Luis Obispo (and sometimes on Zoom). We have an agreement to not go beyond 5:30 p.m. Term limits are three years with a two-term limit. ABOUT HOSPICE SLO COUNTY Hospice SLO County is an incorporated 501(c)3 volunteer hospice serving San Luis Obispo County residents who are facing a life-limiting illness, end of life or grief. We depend 100% on community donations, fundraising events, grants, bequests and planned gifts, and the time and talent of over 120 volunteers. Our Vision: We envision a community that recognizes death as a part of life; where dying and grieving are embraced as natural; where all have access to support services without charge; where no one dies or is left to grieve without comfort. Our Mission: We recognize death as a natural and personal event. In this spirit, we support the community in working with those near the end of life and the people who love them by providing in-home support, caregiver respite, grief counseling, support groups, community grief response and education. BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES Meetings: Attend all regular meetings of Board of Directors. Three missed meetings annually is the maximum allowance. Fiscal Management: The Board of Directors is required by law to carry the burden of fiscal responsibility of Hospice SLO County. Personnel: The Board of Directors hires, dismisses, and evaluates the Executive Director. Policy Making: In addition to adopting personnel policies, the Board of Directors will develop and adopt other policies related to the ongoing work of Hospice SLO County. Provide advice: Each Board Director shall use his/her own special experience and "outside" points of view to ensure that the broadest spectrum and widest objectivity of thought are applied to the identification and solution of problems facing Hospice SLO County. Fundraising: The Board of Directors shall participate in supporting Hospice SLO County fundraising efforts and can do so in different ways. Confidentiality: Board of Directors shall deal in confidence with all matters involving Hospice SLO County until such time as there has been general public disclosure. Duty of Loyalty: A Director commits allegiance to Hospice SLO County and acknowledges that the best interest of Hospice SLO County and its members must prevail over any individual interest of his/her own. Non-Discrimination: It is the policy of Hospice SLO County that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender, physical disability, political affiliation, or belief be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, be subjected to discrimination under, or be denied employment in connection with any of the Hospice SLO County programs or activities. NEXT STEPS Please contact Shannon McOuat, Executive Director for more information at 805-544-2266 or shannonmcouat@hospiceslo.org. We request a resume and letter of interest.
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hospice SLO County In-Home Volunteers Needed. Be a part of our team! Hospice SLO County is looking for compassionate community members to become In-Home Volunteers! Since 1977, Hospice SLO County has depended on the generosity and time of volunteers who offer their voices for kindness, listen with ears of compassion, and open their hearts with love. Volunteers like you are the center of the free non-medical support services we provide to individuals and their loved ones throughout the county. In-home volunteers provide 3-4 hours per week of service. They offer respite care for caregivers, practical assistance, transportation, emotional support, companionship, and comfort to individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families. They visit clients in their homes and long-term care facilities. Prerequisite: All interested community members must attend our comprehensive 18-hour In-Home Volunteer Training. We offer this training quarterly. In-Home Volunteer Training topics include: Personal attitudes about death and dying Boundaries and communication skills Dementia care and compassion fatigue Anticipatory grief and bereavement Spiritual, practical, and emotional support needs of clients and families including family dynamics Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Each participant receives a comprehensive training binder. This training is a pre-requisite for other trainings offered by Hospice SLO County including End-of-Life Support and Community Grief Response. Express your interest here: https://hospiceslo.org/volunteer/sign-up
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
