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Evansville, IN 47715
Do You Like to Sing or Play Music? Bring enjoyment to those on Hospice in Evansville and the surrounding areas! * Do you enjoy music? * Do you like to sing? * Do play a musical instrument? * Can you play music using a smart phone or CD player? YOU DON'T NEED A LOT OF TALENT! Just willing to give time to someone receiving hospice care. We appreciate a gifted musician; however, if you like to just play music or sing along you will still make a difference! Music and singing bring comfort and companionship to all people but is so appreciated by those who are confined to their homes or a facility. They need you as a volunteer to provide enjoyment and a quality of life. Only an hour or two a week makes a difference in people’s lives. We will train and support you every step of the way! Volunteers meet all sorts of people in hospice and each has a story and different circumstances. You will learn so much on how to enjoy the time you spend with them!
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Flexible Schedule
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Evansville, IN 47715
Do you enjoy making someone smile? Are you a good listener? Do you like sharing stories? Caring and friendly volunteers are needed for companionship with hospice patients. Volunteers will visit with hospice patients to provide extra support, reminiscing, reading, playing cards, playing a board game, planting plants, running errands, prayer, listening to music, taking a walk, helping the patient write in a journal, talking/listening and more. The time and talent you share is very appreciated by our patients and caregivers! If you have a special talent such as music or art to share, we welcome it. We also welcome Veterans to provide companionship to patients who Veterans and registered Pet Therapy teams.
Date Posted: 2024-12-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Evansville, IN 47715
The Compassus Veteran-to-Veteran volunteer program pairs veteran volunteers with hospice patients who are veterans. Veteran volunteers are important because they are able to form a camaraderie with veteran patients. Veteran Volunteers can help by: Assist veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories. Educate and assist patients in receiving veteran benefits. Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veteran’s Day and other recognition events. Friendly visits Improve communication within families Assist in replacing lost medals Provide relief for caregivers Read to patients Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with each veteran patient allowing them to become an essential piece in the delivery of quality end-of-life care. Contact Kim, Volunteer Coordinator at 812-909-8707 if you are interested in making a difference for a Veteran on Hospice services.
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Flexible Schedule
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Evansville, IN 47715
Join our team as a hospice volunteer working behind the scenes to make a difference. Make weekly phone calls to hospice patients and their caregivers before the weekend to check on their medical supplies or other needs. Good listening and communication skills are necessary. Phone calls can be made at the Evansville Compassus office branch or potentially remotely. Compassus serves 10 counties in Southern Indiana. Ability to maintain HIPPA is a must for confidentiality. Wednesday or Thursday calls are preferred. Other administrative volunteer opportunities are available as well such as putting together admission packets, mailing bereavement letters, and more.
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
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Flexible Schedule
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Evansville, IN 47715
Compassus provides high-quality, compassionate, person-centered hospice services to our patients wherever they call home. Some hospice patients are on service for months, or even years! Our volunteers make a HUGE difference for our patients, and volunteers are considered just as important to our team as our paid staff. Having a friendly volunteer present to read, play cards, play a board game, watch a movie, sing, do a craft or any other activity the patient likes is very comforting. Volunteers can also support the caregiver by assisting with errands like grocery shopping, light housework or sitting with the patient while the caregiver runs an errand or goes to an appointment. In addition, we have administrative volunteer opportunities in our office assisting with tasks like mailing bereavement letters, planning a Memorial Gathering, putting together admission packets or making phone calls. We are also seeking volunteers for music therapy, pet therapy, massage therapy, Reiki and volunteers who are veterans. Apply today! Call Kim, Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions. 812-909-87078
Date Posted: 2024-12-20
