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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48910
McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary. Services may include: Friendly visits with patient and/or family Listening to patient reminisce about their past Reading to patient Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break Meal preparation/light housekeeping Assisting with running errands, letter writing Additionally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as: Trained therapy dogs Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts Aromatherapy training Massage Therapy Interest in clerical/office work Patients are located in Lansing and throughout the greater Lansing area including Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Mason, Williamston, Haslett, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Portland and surrounding communities. Please contact Suzanne Maurer for more information at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org or (517) 975-9915.
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48910
McLaren Hospice is in search of individuals who are crafty and wish to share their creations with our patients. We would like to work with individuals or groups that love to crochet, knit, sew or quilt such things as: blankets, shawls, hats, booties and pillows. We are also looking for people who do scrapbooking, Cricut designs, making cards, holiday decorations and other crafts for our hospice patients. If you are a member of a group that does this type of thing or simply enjoy doing this on your own and would like to donate your creations to our patients, please contact Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org There is not a better way to let someone know that they are cared about then to give them a personal hand crafted gift or surprise!
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48910
McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical knowledge is necessary. We are seeking volunteers who have experience with dogs and/or cats, perhaps with a rescue or similar organization. Volunteers would be asked to help with the care of hospice patient's pets. Services may include: dog walking pet waste cleanup playing fetch transporting pet to the vet office assist with re-homing after pet parent passes away McLaren Hospice is an end of life program that provides care and comfort to a patient and their family, including the four legged members. Our goal is to assist patients to keep their pet by their side as long as they desire. Please contact Suzanne Maurer for more information at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org or (517) 975-9915.
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48910
McLaren Hospice is looking for compassionate people to sit with our patients during the active dying process and to provide a caring presence at the bedside. Your presence during the last days of a hospice patient's life can help to provide a peaceful transition from life to death. A Vigil Volunteer may provide companionship by simply being present with the patient who is dying without family members or friends available. They may also provide support to family members sitting at the bedside of their loved one. Please contact Suzanne Maurer at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org for more information.
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48910
McLaren Hospice is looking for compassionate, giving people who appreciate the small things in life and would like to show our hospice patients and their families the impact of small gestures. Some projects may include: Making cards for Holidays or special occassions Sewing pillows or blankets Letter correspondence Running errands for family Light duties around the house If this is something that you may be interested in please contact Suzanne Maurer at suzanne.maurer@mclaren.org for more information.
Date Posted: Sep 26, 2022
