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Veteran Needed as Hospice Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Compassus
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We are looking for Veterans to volunteer with hospice patients who have also served. Volunteering as a Veteran, for other Veterans, provides a unique opportunity to provide support, companionship, and camaraderie. The shared cultural bonds and experiences of Veterans offer a safe space which can help hospice patients heal and reflect. As a hospice Veteran volunteer, your role may be as simple as reading a book, listening to music, talking a walk, playing cards, or holding a hand. Our Veteran patients may need assistance with replacing lost honors and medals, and benefit from the chance to connect with another Veteran. The heart of volunteering in hospice is simply enjoying each others company; time both you & your patient will find rewarding, and their families will greatly appreciate. We are looking for people who want to be the positive change in the world.
Detailed training will be provided at no cost. Training includes classroom time and take home studying. Volunteer placement and time is planned for your convenience!
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About Compassus
Location:
163 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074, US
Mission Statement
At Compassus, our mission is to provide hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families with Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. The Colleagues of Compassus are committed to keeping The Hospice Promise by delivering the highest quality of care, serving the needs of patients and families and spreading the stories of hospice to those whom they come into contact. Our goal is to provide the greatest possible comfort and care for those who experience one of life’s most intimate and challenging moments.
Description
COMPASSION. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE.
Compassus is dedicated to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and providing comfort and support to patients and their families facing end-of-life issues. Focusing on the quality of life remaining, Compassus provides effective symptom control and care that focuses on the whole individual - addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
163 U.S. Route 1Scarborough, ME 04074
(43.596798 ,-70.32528 )
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Veteran Care
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least one hour per week
- Our state regulations require hospice volunteers to attend 20 hours of training before making patient visit. In addition to a background check and training, each volunteer must be screened for active TB