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Volunteer: Advanced Hospice Volunteer Certification
ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring
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Advanced Hospice Volunteer Certification is a free service-learning program which provides an introduction to hospice care through education, training and hands-on experience provided by the Volunteer Coordinator through Elara Caring Hospice in our Newburyport, MA office.
This is a win-win-win opportunity:
You will learn about end-of-life care through our comprehensive training program and real life experience as a volunteer to hospice patients at home and in facilities. You will be well supported by the Volunteer Coordinator throughout this program.
Our hospice patients/families/program will benefit from your companionship, kindness and time.
The AHVCertification is a great addition to your resume and is valued by educational institutions and employers. More importantly, your experience and the difference YOU make will stay with you for a very long time.
Requirements:
You must be at least 16 years old
Complete new volunteer paperwork, orientation and training
Provide 40 hours of service learning from at least 2 of our volunteer categories
Submit to required background checks.
Submit to a 2-step tuberculosis test (required for those choosing direct patient contact).
For more information, please contact Lisa Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (603)819-6155 or email lhanson@elara.com
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa
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About Elara Caring
Location:
12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA 01922, US
Mission Statement
Elara Caring encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness. We promote dignity and emphasize quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with the ones they love.
Description
Elara Caring is currently looking for Volunteers: Companion Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Office Volunteers, Veteran Volunteers, Teen Volunteers and Crafting Volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
222 Merrimac StreetNewburyport, MA 01950
(42.816166 ,-70.8797 )
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 40 hours service learning from at least 2 assignment categories.
- You can choose your 2 assignment categories & incorporate your skills, talents, and passion. The Volunteer Coordinator will review your visit/activity notes with you for content, reflection and development of your writing skills after each visit.