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Vigil Volunteers Needed in Miami Dade County Area: No-one Dies Alone
ORGANIZATION: Accentcare
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8 people are interested
Vigil Volunteer Program - AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Florida
AccentCare Hospice is currently seeking Volunteers to sit bedside with our patients who do not have family or friends during their final hours. This Volunteer opportunity takes place in Assisted Living Centers, Memory Cares, or Nursing Homes. A Vigil Volunteer is an essential part of our NODA (No-one dies alone) program.
Volunteers will have a flexible schedule.
Typical Vigil visits are 2-4 hours (depending on availability). Vigil volunteers are encouraged to bring a book or quiet activity along on the visit. You will receive training for this special kind of Volunteering. Vigil Volunteers can take on this opportunity after you have Volunteered for 6 months.We welcome YOU to join our AccentCare Circle of Care Volunteer Team!
Become TRUE partners in our effort to support the families we serve each day. If interested, go to https://www.accentcare.com/volunteer/
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About Accentcare
Location:
5200 ne 2nd ave, Miami, FL 33137, US
Mission Statement
AccentCare strives to provide excellence in end-of-life care for patients and families. AccentCare has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience, and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families.
Description
- Direct Care Volunteer: Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
- Indirect Volunteer: Supports the important office operations of the program.
- Loyal Friends Pet Companion Volunteer: Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
- Music Companion Volunteer: Shares the gift of music with our patients and families.
- Vigil Volunteer: When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
- Spiritual Presence Volunteer: Engages patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
- Legacy Volunteer: Uses crafts and multi-media to capture special memories and the unique legacy of each patient.
- Veteran Volunteer: No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
- Memory Bear Seamstress: Turns a patient’s clothing into a personalized stuffed bear for the family to cherish.
- Bereavement Volunteer: Provides support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Miami, FL 33137
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Spiritual Healing
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible Schedule
- Drug Test