Make a difference for a Hospice Patient in Mulberry
ORGANIZATION: Chapters Health System (Hospice)
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Patients facing a life limiting prognosis need people like you! Volunteers provide companionship and support. Please consider joining our team of hospice professionals and make a difference for hospice patients and their families
Private Residences: Volunteers will be asked to visit patients for socialization or sit with patients while the caregiver leaves the home for errands and appointments. The time is scheduled by the volunteer and patient/caregiver. Commitment is usually one time a week
Hope Care Centers: Volunteers agree to a scheduled set up by the Volunteer Coordinator to visit patients and families in the Hope Care Centers. the new volunteers can shadow experienced volunteers can shadow experienced volunteers to learn the best procedures for these visits.
Facilities: Skilled Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and independent Living Facilities - Volunteers will visit with assigned patients, for socialization, a quiet presence, to read to or take outside for a walk. Many of these patients have no family and are in need of socialization and comfort. Volunteers visiting facilities may set their own schedule and drop in when convenient.
If you're interested in this opportunity please contact Volunteer Coordinator Christina Olan at 863-956-7390 or olanc@chaptershealth.org. Thank you
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About Chapters Health System (Hospice)
Location:
12470 Telecom Drive Suite 301, Tampa, FL 33637, US
Mission Statement
Chapters Health System mission is simple: Delivering extraordinary care to every person we touch in every community we serve. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the seven Central Florida counties we serve: Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Sumter, and now in Cobb County, Georgia. If you live in a neighboring county, you can still volunteer. However, all of your volunteer activities will take place in one of our seven counties, typically the one closest to you. PLEASE NOTE: Even if you are interested in several different volunteer roles within our organization, you only need to click on one opportunity during this process. You will have a chance to discuss ALL of your areas of interest during your volunteer training. Thanks!
Description
Chapters Health System volunteers are a vital part of our entire organization, and play an active role in helping to provide the many special comfort and support services that distinguish Chapters Health System.
Our volunteers are special, but not out of the ordinary. They are regular people just like you. They use common sense and understanding. They do not need a medical background. They listen. They care. Volunteers help make a patient's life more fulfilling and satisfying by giving their time, understanding, and support and asking nothing in return. They also provide support to caregivers who are often with the patient 24/7 and may need a much needed break. If direct care is not for you, you can assist with administrative tasks at our office locations, and help out with events and community outreach. Any Chapters Health System volunteer will tell you that they feel they receive more from their experience than they give.
PLEASE NOTE: All volunteers are required to go through a training class with additional training required for some positions. For this reason, becoming a Chapters Health System volunteer is typically not appropriate for court related community service hours or other short-term requests. Ideally, our volunteers commit to at least one year with us providing a minimum of 6 hours of service per month
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Lakeland, FL 33815
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Administrative Support
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Hospice Care
- Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours or more a month, 1 year commitment
- Flu, TB and hospice training with a full application. No cost to the volunteer.