by C T.
(October 16, 2011)
Enjoy making the memory bear to help families in need. Expect and feel excited to participate in the Chinese Bereavement support group!!
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VITAS Healthcare of SF Bay Area VITAS Healthcare of SF Bay Area
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(37.42728 ,-121.92437 )
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Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
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Contact
- Alicia Schwemer
- 408-964-6800
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Reviews
9 reviews
Would you recommend VITAS Healthcare of SF Bay Area?
by C T.
(October 16, 2011)
by Christina T.
(September 27, 2011)
I am a middle school teacher and brought some of my students here to volunteer and earn community service hours. Kayla, the Director of Volunteers, was very helpful, friendly, and the kids loved her! Because of their young age, my students were only able to complete clerical work in the Vitas office, but they had a fun time. It was a chance for them to see what the "real world" was all about. At the end of their two hour shifts, the students always asked Kayla if they could stay longer.
I would highly recommend Vitas for anyone looking for a satisfying volunteer experience. If my students and I had a great time in the office just folding and labeling fliers, you will have a great time working one-on-one with hospice patients!
by Shamalah-Allah S.
(September 26, 2011)
VITAS is a super great organization. They have excellent training and various opportunities to work with people in need. If you are busy with a full time job and still want to volunteer, you can still participate and volunteer as little as a few hours a week if you want. The staff is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend you give them a try.
by Mariya S.
(September 26, 2011)
Kayla is an incredible person to work with. She's engaging and quick to help out and answer any questions.
by Madeline D. from San Jose, CA
(September 26, 2011)
Whether you call or are in the office, everyone makes you feel welcome and sincerely thanks you for giving of your time. On my last visit to my client I meet some of the professional staff on this case. "Oh you're the volunteer, It's nice to meet you." They were happy to meet me, made me feel that I was helping this person and listened to some of my comments. The joy and inner peace you feel after spending time with the client is incredible. I am part of th Paw-Pals.