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Flexible Schedule
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Naples, FL 34105
Avow is seeking dedicated and reliable volunteers to make a difference in the way our community experiences serious illness and loss. Patient Support Volunteers When you volunteer with our hospice care program you become a member of the patients interdisciplinary team working with our clinical care staff to help ease the journey for patients and their families. Some of the ways you can share your time and talents include: Making visits to patients to offer companionship Giving families a needed break by providing respite visits. Sitting vigil with patients during their final hours. Helping us recognize and honor our veteran patients. Bringing your trained pet to visit patients in long term care facilities (dogs must be certified by Pet Partners or PAWS Assistance dogs). Singing at Avow's inpatient unit with the women’s "Serenity Singers" acapella group. Assisting our Adult Bereavement team. Assisting with Avow Kids day and weekend camps. Assisting in the care of the pets of our patients through Avow's Pet Peace of Mind program. Proof of COVID vaccination, flu vaccination ( during flu season), TB testing, background check and completion of Avow volunteer orientation is required for all volunteer opportunities. General Volunteer Opportunities Avow also needs assistance in areas unrelated to patient care. Some of the ways you can help include: Special events (assist with fundraising and memorial events throughout the year) Administrative support services Remote projects Treasures resale shops For more information on Avow volunteer opportunities, requirements, screening and training, please visit our website https://avowcares.org/volunteer/
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Naples, FL 34105
Volunteers may assist Avow's Center for Grief Support team in their mission to help community members process and heal from loss. Volunteers may offer supportr through bereavement group activities,community events, administrative tasks, and by corresponding with patients' families by mail of phone.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Naples, FL 34105
Volunteers may assist Avow Kids staff in promoting and participating in our annual camp Mending Heart overnight camp and day camp. These campsprovide children with an opportunity to socialize, grow, and heal after suffering a loss. May also assist with bereavement meetings both virtually and in-persoon.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Naples, FL 34105
Volunteers may visit with patients and families in private homes or long term care facilities. Volunteers may provide campanionship visits or respite visits ,allowing caregivers the time to run errands or get much needed rest with the understanding that their loved one is safe and secure with the hospice volunteer. At facilities, trained volunteers may also provide friendly visits to hospice patients living in the facility.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Naples, FL 34105
Veteran volunteers support Avow's 5-Star "We Honor Veterans" program by assisting during veterans events and by participating in veteran Salute Ceremonies, in which patients who served in the armed forces are honored and thanked during a ceremony at their bedside. Veteran Volunteers also have opportunities to provide one-on-one support to veteran patients by providing respite and companionship visits.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2021
