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Assist families as a Bereavement Caller Volunteer- VITAS Healthcare- St. Louis
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
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VITAS Healthcare is looking for a Bereavement Caller volunteer to check in on bereaved family members after a hospice patient's death. These phone calls go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those coping with grief.
This volunteer role consists of contacting bereaved caregivers and family members once a week from a secure, encrypted phone list provided by VITAS staff. VITAS provides a Zoom training with detailed instructions for making the Bereavement calls and staff provide ongoing guidance and supervision.
If you enjoy talking on the phone, helping others and would like to make a difference directly from your own home in the lives of bereaved families, being a Bereavement Caller Volunteer is right for you. The times for making these calls is flexible and completely up to you. Anytime you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated. Please note that this volunteer opportunity is for Missouri and Illinois applicants only.
If you would prefer to make calls directly from our office instead of at home, this is also an option. Every VITAS volunteer receives training in hospice philosophy, how to support patients & families, health/safety precautions and more. As a Bereavement Caller Volunteer, you are able to use your compassion, listening skills to give back to hospice families in the community. For more information, please contact Emily Jokerst, at (314)682-3434 or at Emily.Jokerst@vitas.com
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Louis
Location:
1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocated and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non- medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteers for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1801 Park 270 II DriveSt. Louis, MO 63146
DATE POSTED
August 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Healthcare
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week.
- Your own phone and computer.