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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PET PEACE OF MIND VOLUNTEER TRAINING Aug 2, 9 & 16 (Tuesdays for three weeks) from 4-6 PM on Zoom Do you have a big heart for animals? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Hospice SLO County is offering our Pet Peace of Mind Volunteer Training on Aug 2, 9 & 16 (Tuesdays for three weeks) from 4-6 PM on Zoom. A camera and audio (phone or microphone) are required to participate. Hospice SLO County's Pet Peace of Mind training is offered free of charge. Donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to help cover the costs of this training, please consider making a donation when you register. Pet Peace of Mind is a national program dedicated to keeping humans and their beloved animals together through the end of life. As Pet Peace of Mind volunteers, participants will provide practical support, such as feeding, exercising, and grooming. Volunteers may have the opportunity to assist with fostering and adoptive services depending on interests. In this training, you will learn about: Elder pet needs Basic hygiene and animal grooming Safe pet handling and transporting Hospice care Anticipatory grief and bereavement Supporting a pet through a difficult time in their lives Preregistration is required: https://hospice-of-san-luis-obispo-county.networkforgood.com/events/44604-august-2022-pet-peace-of-mind-training Training is free to attend. www.hospiceslo.org or (805) 544-2266
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2022
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hospice SLO County is recruiting for a board member. 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 Wednesday) from 5-6:30 p.m. and lately, it has all been on Zoom. We typically wrap up by 6 p.m. and have an agreement to not go beyond 6:30 p.m. Term limits are three years. 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 to serve thousands of individuals annually. 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: Nov 15, 2022
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
If you enjoy working in an office environment that is organized and friendly, come join our team of office volunteers! Our caring and dedicated office volunteers provide front desk coverage and support for the Office Manager and other Hospice SLO County Staff. Office volunteers must interview with office staff and complete a background check before volunteering in the office. After the potential volunteer’s background check clears, Hospice SLO County office staff will schedule a time to train the new office volunteer. Office volunteers are not required to attend our 30-hour In-Home volunteer training (though it is encouraged!). Hospice SLO County aims to have the front office covered by volunteers in two to four hour increments from 10 am-4 pm every day. You only need to give a couple hours a week! How you can help Primary duties include answering the telephones and greeting clients. We also appreciate having the front desk covered while the Office Manager and or Office Assistant take their lunch breaks or attend meetings. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with smaller clerical projects, such as mailing letters, filing, or making copies. Additional duties vary depending on the interests and skills of each volunteer. There are tasks like creating counseling folders, data entry, doing research on the internet, etc. Office volunteers may have the opportunity to assist staff members in other departments when they need support as well. While office volunteers do not need to have prior office experience, they must be comfortable learning how to use the phone system and the computer. They are also expected to uphold confidentiality. Office Volunteer Training - Basic Overview * Front office tour * Discuss Hospice SLO County services * Go over the "Office Information" Binder * Phone training * Scheduling first office shift All Hospice SLO County Services are offered free of charge. For more information, please contact our Office Staff at (805) 544-2266 or www.hospiceslo.org
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2022
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Virtual Opportunity
Hospice SLO County Threshold Singers seek new voices! Practices are held bi-monthly in San Luis Obispo, on Zoom "He who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once." - Robert Browning Are you someone who enjoys singing with others? Do you have experience with multi-part harmonies or would like to learn how to sing in harmony with a group? Do you have a heart for those in need in your community? Hospice SLO County invites you to join our Threshold Singers! The Hospice SLO County Threshold Singers are part of a national "Threshold Choir" network whose mission is to sing for and with those at the thresholds of life. Previously, in trios or quartets, the Hospice SLO County Threshold Singers visited homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities throughout San Luis Obispo County. Now, while we can’t sing at the bedside due to COVID, we have been making some virtual choir recordings and are now offering monthly song baths on zoom for clients and caregivers. Yes, Zoom has its limitations, but it is a great time to join the group and learn the repertoire so as and when we can sing at the bedside again, we will be ready. And in the meantime can still offer our music through other avenues. Threshold Singers sing for individuals experiencing life-limiting or end-of-life conditions, offering peace, tranquility, and what has often been described as a spiritual experience for those for whom they sing. Hospice SLO County Threshold Singers need to do the following: Be able to carry a tune Be able to hold your own part (or want to learn to) while others sing harmony Be able to sing softly and blend your voice with others (or want to learn) Be able to communicate kindness with your voice Be willing to accept peer feedback and work with the group to bring the sweetest, most blended, and soothing sound to our clients and their families The Hospice SLO County Threshold Singers rehearse as a group twice a month on Zoom, on the first and third Sunday of the month. We welcome your voice! If you would like to join our Hospice SLO County Threshold Singers, please call (805) 544-2266.
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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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! For the past 45 years, 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 30-hour In-Home Volunteer Training. We offer this training quarterly. Please contact Hospice SLO County at (805) 544-2266 for the next training dates. In-Home Volunteer Training topics include: Exploring personal attitudes about dying and death * The history of hospice and current medical and non-medical approaches to end of life care * Communication skills * Spiritual, practical and emotional support needs of clients and families including family dynamics * Anticipatory grief and bereavement 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 Doula, Grief Companions and Community Response. To learn about our next In-Home Volunteer Training, please contact Hospice SLO County: (805) 544-2266 or www.hospiceslo.org
Date Posted: Nov 15, 2022
