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5 people are interested
Volunteers Needed that have the Heart for Hospice!
ORGANIZATION: Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
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Please note: We service All of Franklin County, most of Hampshire County and Holyoke. (You choose where you are willing to go!)
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING? DO YOU HAVE SOME SPARE TIME?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING EXPERIENCE? CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Did you know there are several ways you can volunteer for Pioneer Valley Hospice?
- One on One patient visits for companionship and respite for families, or Vigil Support.
- Administrative Support-assisting with computer inputting, filing, mailings, etc.
- Complementary Therapies-Do you play an instrument or sing? Do you have a certified trained pet therapy companion? Are you a licensed massage therapist? If you have a little spare time in your schedule, please contact me. It can be a rewarding experience to see what these therapies can do for our patients emotional and physical well-being at the most challenging time of their lives.
- Bereavement Support
- Events
Volunteers do not provide any physical care assistance, medication, or transportation of patients/families, Volunteers provide a non-hands-on supportive role and is based on your comfort level.
You choose your schedule and where you are willing to go!
Volunteering is a commitment and orientation is required to help ensure that you have the tools you need to support our patients and families
For more information: Contact Kim George at 413-774-2400 or kgeorge2@integritus1.org
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About Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Location:
329 Conway St. Suite 2, Greenfield, MA 01301, US
Mission Statement
Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care is driven by the philosophy of commitment to our patients, leadership and excellence. We strive to create an environment of teamwork and participation, where, through continuous performance improvement, people pursue excellence and take pride in their work, the organization and their personal development.
Description
Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care provides an individualized program of physical, emotional, spiritual and practical care for people in the last phases of a life-limiting illness, with an emphasis on management of pain and other symptoms. The program is reflective of a spirit and idea of caring that emphasizes comfort and dignity for the dying, making it possible for them to remain independent for as long as possible, and in familiar surroundings. Hospice care is centered on both the patient and family/caregiver, lifestyle, values and wishes.
Utilizing an interdisciplinary group approach of physicians, nurses and social workers, hospice aides, volunteers, spiritual counselors, bereavement counselors and others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Greenfield, MA 01301
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Administrative Support
- Animal Therapy
- Painting
- Music Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Schedules and time can be based on your availability.
- Driver's license and reliable vehicle is required. However, I am willing to discuss possibilities if you do not have a car. Please note: COVID and FLU vaccines are highly recommended, but no longer required for onboarding.