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Friendly Volunteers Wanted in Grand Blanc!

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ORGANIZATION: McLaren HospiceDavison

  • 12 people are interested

McLaren Hospice is looking for friendly people who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary.
Services may include:
- Friendly visits with patient and/or family
- Listening to patient reminisce about their past
- Reading to patient
- Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break
- Assisting with running errands, letter writing

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as:
- Trained therapy dogs
- Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts
- Massage Therapy
- Interest in clerical/office work
Patients are located throughout the greater Lapeer and Davison area, as well as Genesee county and surrounding communities.

Please contact Dani Boyd for more information at Danielle.Boyd@mclaren.org or 810.845.2489

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About McLaren HospiceDavison

Location:

1515 Cal Drive, Davison, MI 48423, US

Mission Statement

Providing comfort and companionship for patients and their caregivers while under McLaren Hospice Service.

Description

McLaren Hospice is a trusted name for providing in home and in facility quality, compassionate hospice care. Our volunteers are a vital part of this service, providing much needed relief and support for both patients and their caregivers. Our volunteers support hospice families by providing companionship and comfort in both homes and facilities, in a variety of ways.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Grand Blanc, MI 48439

(42.92753,-83.62995)
 

SKILLS

  • Hospice Care
  • Knitting
  • Music Therapy
  • Administrative Support
  • Animal Therapy
  • Bereavement Support

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We ask for a time commitment of up to 4 hours a week to volunteer with patients.
  • The ability to empathize and understand the needs of hospice patients and their families.

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