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47 people are interested
Amedisys Hospice Volunteer Needed
ORGANIZATION: Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
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47 people are interested
For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Volunteering Opportunities
-Remote Volunteering Opportunities
-Administrative: Support hospice office operations, write birthday cards, call or answer the phone
-Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one, write cards, make phone calls
-Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one, offer companionship
-Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans
-Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families (Reiki, beautician etc.)
- Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation)
WE WOULD LOVE TO ADD A FURRY FRIEND TO OUR AMEDISYS VOLUNTEER FAMILY!
-Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home."
Additional services include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, quilting blankets etc...
Please reach out directly to Amedisys Hospice Office in Hackensack NJ- (201) 342-6311
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About Amedisys Hospice Care- Hackensack NJ
Location:
21 Main Street Suite 252, Hackensack, NJ 07601, US
Mission Statement
Amedisys Hospice Care is defined by its mission: To affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for underserved or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community in order to provide them with knowledge regarding end-of-life and hospice care around quality of life.
Description
For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Volunteering Opportunities
-Remote Volunteering Opportunities
-Administrative: Support hospice office operations
-Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one
-Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one.
-Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans
-Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families
-Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation)
-Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home"
For more information, please reach out to Amedisys Hospice Office in Hackensack NJ- (201) 342-6311
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Hackensack, NJ 07601
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Administrative Support
- Animal Therapy
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible Volunteer schedule that works with you for you!
- Depends on the Volunteer opportunity your hospice heart would like to participate in. Reach out to Kelly Yeager for further inquiries regarding Volunteer specific requirements.