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Music Enrichment Volunteers for Hospice Patients
ORGANIZATION: Hospice of the West
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4 people are interested
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Did you know that music enrichment has been proven to help with:
- Manage stress
- Alleviate pain
- Express feelings
- Enhance memory
- Improve communication
To ensure we continue to do what is right for the patient and community, Hospice of the West requires a drug and background screening and recent TB test. Furthermore, Hospice of the West will require all volunteers to complete onboarding modules.
This opportunity will support patients all over Maricopa County.
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About Hospice of the West
Location:
21410 N. 19th Avenue, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85027, US
Mission Statement
Hospice of the West is committed to serving the unique needs of those with life limiting illnesses as well as providing ongoing support to their families and loved ones through our belief in hospice and palliative care with compassion. We are committed to fulfilling this mission through the collaboration of a dedicated comprehensive team approach that will ensure excellence in our delivery of end of life care, while maintaining financial stewardship and accountability. Hospice of the West is privileged to provide continuing support and education to the caregivers and professionals in the community where we serve our patients.
Description
Would you like to give the gift of helping someone with a life-limiting illness live their life to the fullest? We warmly invite you serve as a volunteer with us at Hospice of the West. Please join our hospice family in providing comfort and companionship by sharing your time and talents with our special hospice patients.
Your hospice family is here to guide, encourage and cheer you on in this rewarding journey. The Hospice of the West family appreciates your decision to offer your time and talents to our patients and their families. We are honored to work side by side with you in such a special area of end-of-life care.
WHAT DOES A VOLUNTEER DO?
There are many different types of volunteers and many ways to get involved. Below is a list of volunteer types:
Companionship or meaningful presence
Reflective listening
Light housekeeping
Light meal preparation
Dog walking
Life review/conversation
Reading/card writing
Music therapy
Caregiver support
Caregiver respite
Arts and crafts
Play therapy (games)
Pet therapy
Administrative (clerical tasks, office errands, organization of events)
Interpreter service (including sign language)
Minor home repairs
Contact the Volunteer Coordinators at Volunteer.Coordinators@hospicewestaz.com
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2500 South Power RoadBuilding 11, Suite 125AMesa, AZ 85209
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
- Bilingual
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Music Therapy
- Singing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 to 4+ hours per month
- Drug screening and TB test