Flexible Schedule
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Jackson, MI 49201
VOLUNTEER WITH OUR HOSPICE Hospice supports individuals and families through the end-of-life journey. You can take part in this sacred process as a volunteer with Henry Ford Hospice - South Central Michigan. We are looking for in-home visitor volunteers who are willing to go into a patient's home or care facility once a week to chat, help with light chores, or just be there so they don't feel alone. The focus is companionship or respite, which allows a caregiver to step out for a bit. We only assign volunteers to homes that are safe, and at this time do not allow any hands-on care, such as feeding or dressing. The weekly visits can range from 1-4 hours, with an average of 2 (this is where you get to be flexible), and the day and time is determined by need of the patient/family and your availability. Tasks may include chatting, reading, playing games, washing dishes, making at sandwich, etc. If a patient is sleeping, volunteers are welcome to do a quiet activity. While we are headquartered in Jackson, our service area includes surrounding counties- Calhoun, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Lenawee- and volunteers are needed throughout. Requirements: Commitment to serve; no official amount but we ask a minimum of 60 hours total (from onboarding until no longer being a volunteer; most applicable for students volunteering just a semester), and ideally, 2-4 hours a week Pass a federal background check Negative TB test Up to date immunizations: Tdap, MMR, flu (annual) Onboarding Process: Contact us for an application and interview Background check and health screening (TB, immunizations) Complete hospice training Volunteer alongside our compassionate and talented team Contact us! If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, contact us at: email: volunteerhospice@hfhs.org phone: 517-205-3558
Date Posted: 2024-02-12
Flexible Schedule
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Jackson, MI 49202
VOLUNTEER WITH OUR HOSPICE Hospice supports individuals and families through the end-of-life journey, and beyond. You can take part in this sacred process as a volunteer with Henry Ford Hospice - South Central Michigan. We are looking for grief support group facilitator volunteers who facilitate a weekly group of community members who have lost a loved one. The focus is to provide a welcoming and supporting place for participants to share their experiences with loss. Facilitators receive special training directly with our bereavement coordinator and ongoing assistance per the facilitators needs. The weekly grief support groups are currently held on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Jackson, with hopes to start more groups as we have more facilitators. Tasks include completing registration for new participants, recording summary of weekly group, and guiding the groups discussion. Requirements: Commitment to serve; no official amount but we ask a minimum of 60 hours total (from onboarding until no longer being a volunteer; most applicable for students volunteering just a semester), and ideally, 2-4 hours a week Pass a federal background check Negative TB test Up to date immunizations: Tdap, MMR, flu (annual) Onboarding Process: Contact us for an application and interview Background check and health screening (TB, immunizations) Complete hospice training Volunteer alongside our compassionate and talented team Contact us! If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, contact us at: email: volunteerhospice@hfhs.org phone: 517-205-3558
Date Posted: 2024-02-14
