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Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Heartland Hospice is currently recruiting for Friendly Visitor Volunteers! Volunteers will be assigned to a patient with whom they will meet for weekly visits. During these visits they may listen to music, read a book or just provide companionship and conversation. Patients may be located in a residential home or a long term care facility. Volunteers should be friendly, outgoing and willing to work with those at the end of their life. Volunteers will be provided with a comprehensive training prior to being assigned.
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025
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Blue Bell, PA 19422
Heartland Hospice is looking for individuals to provide a supportive presence to patients and their families in their time of need. Vigil Volunteers are trained to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families during the patients final days and hours. Volunteers need to be comfortable with the dying process and be able to maintain a calm and peaceful environment. Volunteers may play quiet music, read or just hold a patients hand to provide support. Hours and locations needed vary and are often short notice. Volunteers will be provided a full trainings prior to sitting vigil.
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025
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Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
HeartlandHospice is looking for Administrative volunteers to assist hospice staff with daily task. The work will include filing, making phone calls and assembling packets/mailings. This is a great opportunity for those who want to provide support to hospice pateints but work behind the scenes. All volunteers will be provided with a full training prior to starting.
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025
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Newtown, PA 18940
Heartland Hospice is currently recruiting for Friendly Visitor Volunteers. Volunteers will be assigned to a patient who they will meet for weekly visits. During these visits they may listen to music, read a book or provide companionship and conversation. Patients may be located in a residential home or reside in a long term care facility. Volunteers should be friendly, outgoing and willing to work with those in the end stages of life. Volunteers will be provided a comprehensive training prior to being assigned a patient.
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025
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Blue Bell, PA 19422
Pet visitor volunteers assist with providing comfort and emotional support to patients and their families through therapeutic pet visits. There are two components to a pet visitor volunteer: the handler and the pet. It is most common that dogs are pet visitor volunteers: however other pets may be considered on an individual basis. Animal -assisted interactions (which includes animal assisted activities and therapy) provide motivational, educational, recreational and/or therapeutic benefits. to enhance the quality of life for patients and families. Animal assisted interactions are delivered by specifically trained professionals, paraprofessionals and/or volunteers in association with animals that meet the specific criteria. These trained handlers have successfully completed an evaluation and training course that meets the requirements of an appropriate accrediting agency. Approved Agencies include Pet Partners, Project Canine, Therapy Dog's international Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Other credentialed agencies are reviewed to ensure adherence to industry standards and approved by the volunteer coordinator.
Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025