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7 people are interested
Artists, Create & Feel Great! Make Art with a Hospice Patient.
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of Dallas
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7 people are interested
VITAS Healthcare is looking for volunteer artists to help terminally ill patients and their families express themselves when words fail them. Artists help a patient paint or color a picture, create a scrap book or collage, or decorate their room. The artist shares their talents in therapeutic ways all while encouraging the patient’s creative process.
VITAS provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The artist provides talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s time and location.
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About VITAS Healthcare of Dallas
Location:
8585 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 200-S, Dallas, TX 75247, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Throughout Greater Dallas AreaServing Dallas, Ellis, Collin, Rockwall, HuntDallas, TX 75013
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Drawing
- Painting
- Bereavement Support
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Background Check and TB Test Required