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Berea, OH 44017
People helping people. That’s what giving to hospice care is all about. If you have a passion for caring for others, and if you’re looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Hospice gives patients who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live ALL the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity and quality of life. As a hospice volunteer, and as an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, as well as their families and caregivers.
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Akron, OH 44333
GIVE THE GIFT OF YOUR TIME Make a lasting difference in someone’s life ... as well as your own. People helping people. If you have a passion for caring for others and you’re looking for a way to make a difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Hospice gives patients who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live ALL the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, and quality of life. As a hospice volunteer, and as an important part of our hospice care team, you can help improve the quality of life for our patients, as well as their families and caregivers. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING: ACTIVITIES WITH PATIENTS: Offering companionship Reading and writing letters and email messages Playing chess, cards, or board games Knitting, scrapbooking and other craft projects Providing support at time of death Veteran to veteran visits Providing pet therapy EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Providing respite for caregivers Making spiritual prayer calls Attending funerals Participating in memorial services Offering companionship to loved ones Making weekly "tuck-in" calls Making bereavement phone calls or visits HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES: Arranging donated flowers Light gardening Delivering blankets Running errands Walking pets PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS: Reiki/massage/other alternative therapies Music and art therapy Hairdresser/barber ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Answering phones Providing help with mailings Attending local health fairs & events Creating Chart-a-Life posters New REMOTE Opportunities! Make Check In calls; Become a Pen Pal; Send Birthday Cards and many more! Time is valuable. And, at the end of life, every moment matters. Consider giving some of your time to make others’ lives brighter. You may find that your life becomes brighter too. Contact us to learn more: Michele Oyster, Regional Volunteer Coordinator Ohio michele.oyster@amedisys.com Akron Center apply online: https://bttr.im/1t275 amedisys.com
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Amedisys Hospice is looking for caring individuals to volunteer their time by providing companionship and social interaction to hospice patients. As a volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to touch lives by offering emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations, sharing memories, and simply being a comforting presence during a critical time. Your empathy and company will bring much-needed comfort and joy to patients who may be feeling isolated or alone. No medical expertise or special skills are necessary-just an open heart and a willingness to spend time with those who need it most. Volunteers play an essential role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of our hospice patients.
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Virtual Opportunity
Becoming an Amedisys hospice volunteer offers college students the chance to make a meaningful impact by providing companionship and emotional support to individuals in their final stages of life. It fosters empathy, compassion, and interpersonal skills, while offering personal growth and perspective. Volunteering in hospice care also enhances your resume and demonstrates your ability to support others through challenging times, making it a rewarding experience for students in any field.
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Virtual Opportunity
If you like to write letters and have a passion for caring for others, consider becoming a Hospice Pen Pal Volunteer. This is a remote from home opportunity writing letters to hospice patients at your convenience. You can write as little or as many letters as you want. Our Pen Pals help lift the spirits of our hospice patients with monthly communication. If you are interested in helping out, please respond to this post. *Must be a USA resident.
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
