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Hospice Companionship Volunteer - BENSALEM AREA
ORGANIZATION: AMEDISYS HOSPICES
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
AMEDISYS HOSPICE SERVES THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. BEING A COMPANIONSHIP VOLUNTEER FOR OUR PATIENTS IS A WONDERFULLY FULFILLING OPPORTUNITY. OUR PATIENTS ARE LOCATED IN HOMES AND FACILITIES IN PHILADELPHIA, BUCKS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES.
Amedisys Hospice gives patients who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live ALL the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, and quality of life. If you have a passion for caring for others and are looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. We are currently looking for volunteers for the following:
- COMPANIONSHIP/SOCIALIZATION
- PROVIDING RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS
- MAKING WEEKLY SUPPORT CALLS TO FAMILIES
- MUSIC, PET TX, VETERAN TO VETERAN, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED VISITS
- BIOGRAPHY-WRITING/INTERVIEWING
Please reach out to Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Dave Fournier
to learn more about volunteering with Amedisys Hospice.
dave.fournier@amedisys.com
610 306 3099
Other PA locations include Media, Exton, and Kennett Square.
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About AMEDISYS HOSPICES
Location:
600 N. Jackson Street, Suite 103, Media, PA 19063, US
Mission Statement
AS AN AMEDISYS HOSPICE VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL LEND YOUR SKILLS, TALENTS AND TIME TOWARDS CARING FOR PATIENTS AT END-OF-LIFE AND ALSO FOR THEIR FAMILIES. WE BECOME A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. WE SUPPORT THEM HOLISTICALLY, CARING FOR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT. OUR VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE FREE TRAINING. THE MAIN FOCUS FOR VOLUNTEERS IS ON 1:1 VISITS, WITH SOME PROVIDING COMPANIONSHIP, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, MUSIC, PET THERAPY, SUPPORTIVE CALLS TO FAMILY, BIOGRAPHY WRITING, VETERAN RECOGNITION AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE EFFORTS. VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES ARE FLEXIBLE. REACH OUT AND GET INFORMATION TODAY!
Description
AMEDISYS Hospices provide specialized care and support for patients at end-of-life and their families. Volunteer opportunities listed here include ones for Willow Tree Hospice in Kennett Square, PA; Aseracare Hospice for Exton, PA; and Amedisys Hospice of Greater Philadelphia, in Media, PA and Bensalem, PA.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3331 Street RoadBensalem, PA 19020
DATE POSTED
September 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Music Arts
- Administrative Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is flexible. In general, about two hours a week is an average.
- We provide free training for this opportunity.