Red Cross SAF: VA Compassionate Contact Corps Region Volunteer (Virtual)

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. This is a community-based assignment where the volunteer will utilize a quiet, private area to provide weekly virtual conversations (using phone, tablet, computer) with homebound Veterans or inpatients who are seeking to make a connection outside of their current environment and/or to provide support and communication to the Veteran’s caregiver. Volunteers will be trained and matched with veterans for 1:1 socialization. These are friendly visits with no medical or home-care duties.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide quality 1:1 social interaction, engaging Veterans in meaningful conversations

* Schedule and participate in regular telephone or video visits which may consist of conversing with the Veteran/Caregiver for a mutually agreed upon time frame (generally but not limited to 15-30 minutes) to convey support and concern

* Immediately report any problems, or concerns conveyed by the Veteran and/or caregiver to the local VA Compassionate Contact Corps Coordinator who works as the liaison to the Veteran’s primary care team

Time Commitment

* Preferably, contact will take place at least once per week and may occur more as mutually agreed upon by volunteer and Veteran. 15-30 minutes per visit.

Qualifications

* Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer 100% virtually

* Current Red Cross volunteer

* Comfortable having conversations virtually using platforms such as Zoom, Facetime, etc. or by phone

* Sensitive to the needs of Veterans/Caregivers in stressful situations

* Empathetic and compassionate listener

* Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA

* Must be willing to communicate regularly with the local Compassionate Contact Corps Coordinator

* Good people skills, excellent communication/listening skills

* Excellent phone proficiency such as a clear voice, good listening skills and compassion

* Emotionally mature, positive and service-oriented

* Ability to work independently

* Volunteer to provide own means (phone/computer) of communication

* Must be over the age of 18