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Compassus
Cause Area
- Community
- Faith-Based
- Health & Medicine
- Seniors
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
Hospice2101 Oregon Pike, Suite 301Lancaster, PA 17601 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.compassus.com
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
At Compassus our mission is serving terminally ill patients and families with Compassion, Integrity and Excellence. The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest comfort and care for those who experience one of life's most intimate and challenging moments. Compassus volunteers are an integral part of our patient and family care. Volunteers give time, talent, energy and ideas for end of life comfort, enhanced quality of life, hope and happiness. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience, join our team as a Compassus colleague- you help everyone succeed!
Description
Comapssus is searching for reliable, compassionate volunteers to visit with patients in Lancaster County.
I would love to have volunteers who are willing to do any of the following:
- share companionship/ social visits with patients
- spend time doing directed activities with our Alzheimer's/ Dementia patients
- provide music therapy
- share the gift of pet therapy
- help out in the office
- do activities with other Compassus Volunteers as a group at local nursing home or assisted living
- make bereavement calls with families who have recently had a loss
- work from your home to make crafts to be presented to Compassus Hospice patients
- take a patient outside
- help patients stay focused a meal time
- provide short periods of respite care for caregivers
- give the gift of presence or hold the hand of a patient who is non-verbal
- take a patient to an activity at their facility
- Provide support for our Veterans Program - www.wehonorveterans.com
Orientation and training will be provided at your convenience. I can help you with ideas/ activities for your patient visits if needed. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. If you are interested in volunteering your time please let me know... we would be honored to have you as a part of the Compassu family.
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(February 4, 2014)
I have been an administrative volunteer at Evercare Hospice King of Prussia for almost a year, and it has been a wonderful experience. Kathy, the volunteer coordinator, is such a nice person. She always has a smile on her face and makes me feel both useful and appreciated. The training provided is very good. Here, I learned much that I can apply to elders in my own family. Kathy has also been always extremely flexible with my busy schedule. There never are restrictions with regards to timing. She is always present and willing to answer my questions. Thank you to everyone at Evercare Hospice, because I gain so much from volunteering here!