Heartland Hospice in Independence MO is seeking Companionship Visitor Volunteers

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Heartland Hospice offers volunteer opportunities for caring individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Here are some ways you can serve as a visitor volunteer:

1. Companionship: Spending time with patients by offering a smile, holding their hand, sharing stories, listening, reading or singing.
2. Caregiver Respite: Offering scheduled breaks for caregivers, allowing them to rest, manage personal tasks, or simply recharge.
3. Veteran to Veteran: The opportunity to support fellow service members during their end of life journey.

As a Companionship Visitor Volunteer, you will be given choices as to how mucha nd what types of things you want to do. Volunteers have flexibility; the opportunities may be once monthly to once weekly.

Our patients reside in private homes, local nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Some examples of typical voluntter duties are:

• Listening to a patient's concerns
• Being a comforting and supportive presence
• Engaging in the patient's hobbies
• Writing down memories for the patient or helping with correspondence
• Running errands or doing light housekeeping for those receiving hospice care at home
• Providing time for the caregiver to take care of her/himself

Our volunteers are "hands off" and no medical training is required; all you need is a compassionate heart! To ensure our volunteers feel comfortable with their tasks, Heartland Hospice complete training covers grief counseling, emotional support and end of life care.

Put your time and talent to wonderful use by lending a helping hand and making an impact in your community! Your gift of time provides immeasurable rewards!