Bereavement Support Volunteer

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Seeking a compassionate volunteer who would like to provide support and information to bereaved families, significant others and/or caregivers who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The volunteer will offer active listening, companionship, assistance and other supportive services under the direction of the Volunteer Programs Coordinator and Bereavement Social Workers.

Responsibilities may include:

• Making phone calls to surviving family members to provide information on bereavement support groups
• Offers various forms of assistance and support serves to aid with the bereavement process
• Writing cards and letters
• Attending or facilitating montly support groups
• Assisting with remembrance events
• Completes written reports of contact and records hours through the volunteer portal
• Refers to Volunteer Coordinator and Bereavement Social Workers any immediate needs, problems or concerns requiring professional intervention

Bereavement volunteers should have the following skills:

• A warm, friendly, and adaptable approach
• Supportive and compassionate listening skills
• Knowledge or desire to learn the hospice philosophy and practice
• The ability to reflect on feedback and learn from it
• The ability to work with a range of emotions
• Willingness to be part of a team in the delivery of services
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, presentation, written, and telephone skills

Bereavement volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application, interview, and training.