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Crown Point, IN 46307
Make a real difference in someone’s life! Elara Caring Hospice, a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards/games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is no physical care involved. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week. For more information, contact Beth at 574-274-5761 or bhostetler@elara.com
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
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South Bend, IN 46601
Make a real difference in someone’s life! Elara Caring Hospice, a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. If you love to sing or play an instrument, you can share music with a hospice patient in a local nursing facility or patient’s home. This opportunity is especially appealing to music lovers and music therapy students. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week or work in the office. For more information, contact Beth at 574-274-5761 or bhostetler@elara.com
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
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South Bend, IN 46601
Make a real difference in someone’s life! Elara Caring Hospice, a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards/games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is no physical care involved. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically we as that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week. For more information, contact Beth at 574-274-5761 or bhostetler@elara.com
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
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South Bend, IN 46601
Bereavement Volunteer Callers/Companions are responsible for placing bereavement calls and/or companion visits to the surviving family members of patients who have died. They provide grief support and information to the families and may assess level of need. Volunteers will screen family members through calls and/or visits to identify family members needing additional support from the Elara Caring Bereavement Staff. Basic Qualifications: Has completed orientation and training, and has spent some time working with clients. Has completed interview and orientation with Bereavement Coordinator. Has realistic goals for his/her involvement in the hospice program. Has evidenced his/her goals are compatible with the goals and needs of the hospice program. Gives evidence of commitment to the hospice program. Attends mandatory educational in-services. Verbalizes willingness to work as a member of a team. Respects client/family belief systems. Agrees to follow rules of confidentiality. Is reliable and punctual. Is willing to work closely with Bereavement Coordinator and receive constructive feedback to continually improve skill base. Performance Responsibilities: Makes a time commitment of 2-4 hours each month for no less than six months. Maintains open communication with Bereavement Coordinator. Uses listening skills effectively to provide emotional support to the patient or family members. Maintains appropriate boundaries and forwards moderate and high-risk issues to the Bereavement Coordinator. Records thorough, same day documentation on a bereavement volunteer activity record and turns this paperwork in on a timely fashion. For more information, contact Beth at 574-274-5761 or email to bhostetler@elara.com
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
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South Bend, IN 46601
Make a real difference in someone’s life! Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. Volunteers are needed to visit with patients and engage them in activities such as playing music, singing, working on a craft project, sharing a special, or simply providing companionship through listening, talking or holding a hand. Volunteers can sometimes provide respite care, allowing family members to take a much-needed break. There are also volunteer opportunities within the Elara Caring Hospice office, assisting staff with mailing, filing, data entry and other special projects. Elara Caring is also looking for pet therapy volunteers. These volunteers, along with their trained pet companions, visit Hospice patients in facilities. Dogs must be certified in order to visit patients. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week or work in the office. For more information contact, Beth at 574-274-5761 or at bhostetler@elara.com
Date Posted: May 9, 2025
