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10 people are interested
Vigil and Respite Hospice Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
The Vigil Volunteer is a member of the interdisciplinary team with a desire to support patients and families in the Hospice program by being present with patients when they are actively dying, in the final 24-48 hours of life. This opportunity requires the individual to:
- Provide emotional support to Hospice patients and/or caregivers
- Provide presence at the bedside during the final hours
- Report concerns or changes to the Hospice Team
TIME REQUIRED: Available on an "on-call" basis for a period of 2-4 hours
We serve a very diverse population of patients and their families in all areas of Montgomery County, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please fill out our volunteer application,
- http://bttr.im/tz1g0
or reach us at 301-816-2676, option 2, and ask for the Hospice Volunteer department, or email the team at HospiceVC@jssa.org
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About Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Location:
200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850, US
Mission Statement
JSSA is the health and social wellness agency that supports our neighbors in facing life's consequential moments. Serving Montgomery County, MD, northern Virginia, and DC, our work is built on a commitment to healing our corner of the world. OUR MISSION: Recognizing our shared humanity, JSSA empowers individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages in life. OUR VISION: Guided by Jewish values, we are the partner of choice providing integrated services that enhance the quality of life across our region's diverse communities. OUR VALUES: Dignity, Integrity, Hope, Inclusiveness, Responsibility, and Excellence.
Description
For more than 120 years, the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping individuals and families across the Washington metro area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges. JSSA provides services and support to more than 30,000 individuals and families annually through a wide range of counseling, education, specialized employment services, in-home care, hospice, senior care-management, and social services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6123 Montrose Road6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- TIME REQUIRED: Available on an “on-call” basis for a period of 2-4 hours
- Comfort with death and dying