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Veteran Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Hospice
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
We are seeking veterans and individuals who have experience with the veteran population to help build and manage our We Honor Veterans Program.
We Honor Veterans is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The following are some examples of veteran patient assignments:
* Participating in veteran pinning ceremonies
* Offering support through regular companionship visits
* Making assurance phone calls
* Recording patient’s life history
* Reminiscing
* Sitting with veteran patient while caregiver leaves
Service Areas: Alleghany, Rock Bridge, Nelson, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Campbell, Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania
Contact Information: Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information at 540-676-5644 or email bianca.dickerson@promedica.org.
More opportunities with Heartland Hospice
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Heartland Hospice
Location:
2840 Electric Rd SW #106A,, Cave Spring, VA 24018, US
Mission Statement
We believe wholeheartedly in the power of the individual, the importance of relationships and the value of respect and dignity to everyone at every stage of life. Our goal is to create a positive difference every day, to make a personal connection and to create memorable moments that will enrich your life.
Description
Hospice care is a specialized care that focuses on supporting you and your loved ones during an advanced illness. The emphasis is on comfort and quality of life, rather than finding a cure. Hospice care enables you to live each day to the fullest as comfortably and dignified as possible.
Heartland provides care for the body, mind and spirit. We encourage our patients to share their thoughts, hopes and concerns, so we can better meet their unique needs. Hospice benefit's covered services may include:
- Comforting care, provided by an interdisciplinary team
- Pain and symptom management
- Psychosocial and spiritual support
- Medications
- Equipment and supplies
- Patient and family education
- Comforting treatments
- Therapies
- Bereavement services
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Roanoke, VA 24018
(37.196766 ,-80.031136 )
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Administrative Support
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One day per week
- TB SCREENING (PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE); PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION(S) OR APPROVED EXEMPTION