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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Cascade Health is seeking adept quilters to make twin-sized quilts for patients, including military veterans and their families. We have an ongoing need for these quilts to provide comfort, warmth and care for patients. Families often treasure the quilt given to their loved one and we'd like to share these with all patients who would like one. This volunteer opportunity is very flexible with volunteers determining the time they are able to share. No additional training is required unless you would like to engage with patients and/or help present quilts to patients and their families. Please email or call with questions and thank you so much for considering this opportunity!
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Eugene and Springfield, OR 97408
At Cascade Health Hospice and Palliative Care, we recruit, train, and retain a team of well qualified volunteers to assist patients and their families. Many volunteers have experience with loved ones on hospice and know how invaluable additional support can be. Cascade Health volunteers are the highest caliber and trained to support patients and their families, whether in the form of companionship, respite visits for the caregiver or general support to the patient and family. All Cascade Health Volunteers undergo a through criminal background check as well as an extensive interview and screening process before completing our 16-our New Volunteer Orientation. Our volunteers must pass the Orientation and participate in regular competency evaluations and annual reviews in order to serve patients and families. How Volunteers support patients and families: Volunteers are much like an extension of your community- volunteers visit, provide companionship, emotional support, assistance, respite and so much more. A short list of volunteer support services Visit with patient and family Help with memory or scrapbooks Assist in Organizing belongings Read to patient (book, Bible, newspaper, magazine) Play games (checkers, backgammon, etc.) Rub lotion on a patient’s hands/arms Work on a craft project together Sit quietly and watch TV with patient Walk a dog Provide a few hours of respite coverage so family may leave the home Sing or play an instrument Work on a jigsaw or crossword puzzle together Light meal or food prep Light housework assistance (fold a load of laundry, sweep hallway) Assist in writing letters to loved ones Create a hand casting Light yard work assistance Caregiver support Provide emotionally intelligent support Run errands for patient/family Volunteers MAY NOT assist with the following: Personal care- bathing, shaving, toileting, nail clipping Medications- volunteers may not handle, offer, or dispense medications (prescription or over the counter) Feeding- While volunteers can help prepare a snack, they may not assist patients with eating or drinking. Patient transfer- Whether from bed to wheelchair or wheelchair to bed/couch. Driving- Volunteers are not permitted to transport patients or caregivers in their personal vehicles. Heavy-duty cleaning or yardwork Financial or legal planning Should you have questions or feedback about Volunteer Services, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 541-228-3081 Thank you for choosing Cascade Health Hospice Volunteers. It is our honor and pleasure to serve together.
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Eugene, OR 97408
Cascade Hospice would like to add the availability of a certified therapy dog for the benefit of our patients and families. If you have a certified therapy dog and would like to offer their services at the bedside of our patients, we encourage you to apply as a Hospice Volunteer. These treasured pets would be visiting at the bedside of terminally ill patients, bringing an extra layer of comfort. Visits may take place in private homes, at care facilities or at the newly opened Pete Moore Hospice House. For more information, please check out: www.cascadehealth.org or contact Preeti Yonjon Feist at pfeist@cascadehealth.org. Thank you!
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Eugene, OR 97408
The PMHH Support Services volunteers are specially trained to be an extension of the hospice medical staff. They support the team in providing valuable care to hospice patients, as well as performing vital tasks for operational success of the acute care facility. Various opportunities available from mornings starting 10-12PM, lunch times 11-1PM and evenings after hours, 5-7 PM for weekdays and weekends. TIME REQUIRED: 2-4 hours/week REPORTS TO: On-site Hospice House Manager and/or Volunteer Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: Willing to work with PMHH patients/families utilizing compassion, kindness and with calm presence while withholding personal judgment in all situations. Willing to attend required PMHH training and on-site orientation/training. Able to pass requisite Criminal Background Check. Submit copy of Driver's License & renew before expiration Willing to have TB test administered and read. Willing to commit to serving Cascade Hospice for 1 year. Able to communicate clearly and understand English. Willing to obtain Oregon Food Handlers Card (Cascade Health will cover cost) Be 21 years of age or older. RESPONSIBILITIES: You can support PMHH staff with one or more activities of your interest. Be a patient companion offering comfort through methods such as holding hands, applying lotion to hands (or feet with RN approval), applying a cool cloth to the forehead/hands/feet, reading, socializing with patient, praying if requested, sitting quietly without conversation, giving family respite, offering emotional support to patient/family as needed and reporting needs of patient to RN. (Only direct patient care hospice volunteers with training.) When possible, handle food including simple meal prep, baking cookies, delivering meal orders to patients, preparing beverages for families, and filling water/ice containers. (Food Handler’s Card required if supporting with food.) Assist patient/family with projects such as life stories review (audio/video, written format), assemble photo albums, play cards, handprints/molds etc. (Only direct patient care hospice volunteers with training.) Offer hospitality cart with snacks, magazines, books, CD player/CD’s/DVDs Answer call light if assistance is requested by staff. (Only direct patient care hospice volunteers with training.) Clerical Assistance including filing, copying, and other projects as requested. Plants/flowers: tending to water needs or caring for arrangements/donated flowers Provide Vigil coverage at the bedside for patients who are imminent or require one-on-one supervision. May involve playing soothing music, reading scripture or poetry, applying non-scented lotion, praying if requested by patient/family, and being dedicated to sit with one patient for a full shift. (Only Direct patient care volunteers with vigil training.) Pet visits: bringing a personal pet into the house to meet with patients and families. Pet must be well behaved, trained, and never left unattended. (Only direct patient care hospice volunteers with training.) When needed/possible, assist housekeeping including folding/re-stocking linen and other supplies, emptying patient room wastebasket, picking up used trays and cups, unpacking deliveries, etc. Bird feeders: replacing bird seed and hummingbird food outside patient Greet general public, sign in visitors and answer phones. REQUIREMENTS: Depending upon the activities- complete trainings with Volunteer Coordinator to support the team Track volunteer time and submit monthly Volunteer Hours Report to Volunteer Coordinator. Attend mandatory on-site training (e.g. fire, safety, evacuation procedures, etc.) Agree to yearly competency exams. Attend volunteer in-service trainings as able. Maintain regular contact with Volunteer Coordinator including availability/scheduling changes. Keep professional boundaries. Wear name identification badge and clean/presentable clothing while on duty adhering to dress code as outlined. Participate in yearly review/evaluation with Volunteer Coordinator.
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Eugene, OR 97408
Utilize office skills and support Cascade Health staff with computer projects, data entry, filing, mailings and preparing supply packets for paid and volunteer staff, events and supporting various departments. Time commitment varies according to project and depending upon volunteers’ schedule. All Cascade Health Volunteers undergo a thorough criminal background check as well as an interview and screening process before completing our New Volunteer Orientation and training. Join our amazing team and support our community.
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2023
