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Flexible Schedule
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San Antonio, TX 78229
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant Posting: Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. Elara Caring depends on volunteers to help meet the needs of our patients. As the Volunteer Coordinator, I oversee all volunteers in the area. I recruit, train, supervise and retain all volunteers. I am looking for a Volunteer Coordinator Assistant to work alongside me in the office. This person will assist with recruiting duties, help with retention, and other miscellaneous volunteer needs. Some of the duties will include: Updating internet postings Traveling with the Volunteer Coordinator to post recruitment flyers in the area Traveling with the Volunteer Coordinator to special events, such as veteran pinnings, tea parties, volunteer fairs and senior fairs. Making orientation packets Organizing donated items The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, personable, creative, self-motivated and compassionate. Volunteer hours are flexible within the work week (Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm). The candidate would be available twice a week for 3 - 4 hours at a time. Commitment of at least six months preferred.
Date Posted: 2024-09-13
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Flexible Schedule
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Converse, 78109
Make a real different in someone’s life! Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. If you love to sing or play an instrument, you can share music with a hospice patient in a local nursing facility or patient’s home. This opportunity is especially appealing to music lovers and music therapy students. Listen to Music Play an instrument. Sing hymns or patient's favorite tune! Chat about all things MUSIC And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-517-6239
Date Posted: 2024-10-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Converse, 78109
Right Care. Right Time. Right Place. Specializing in compassionate care for the patient, family and caregivers at the end of life, when they need the support the most. Our focus is the patient's quality of life, providing symptom and pain management in the comfort of their preferred home setting. Description Elara Caring Hospice volunteers are compassionate, giving individuals from all walks of life who share the most precious gift they have - their time - to enhance the lives of others. We're always happy to connect with compassionate people who want to give back to their communities in a meaningful way. No special skills are necessary just a listening ear and an open heart. Volunteer Positions Available: Patient Comfort & Care: Provide bedside support to patient and/or family through respite care or companionship. Administrative Care: Provide clerical support by assisting in office with administrative duties and weekly in-touch calls. By Your Side & Bereavement Care: Provide support to patients and their families while patients is transitioning; assist with sympathy mail-outs, calls and visits. Contribute your talents to the patients: Games, reading, photography, crafts, sewing, hair care, lawn care, carpentry, gardening, birthday parties, letter writing, laundry, weekly phone check-ins, pet companionship, art expression and music appreciation. "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." - Dr. Seuss Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-517-6239
Date Posted: 2024-10-04
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Flexible Schedule
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San Antonio, TX 78229
Make a real different in someone’s life! Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Pet Therapy volunteers (handlers with dogs only). A visit from a therapy dog can be so beneficial. Terminally ill patients enjoy the extra attention and unconditional love they feel from a four-legged companion. In order to volunteer and visit patients, you must have you own dog who is already certified. Share your furry 4-legged friend! Chat about all things PETS And providing emotional support for a patient as they navigate hospice care with you and your PET! Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-517-6239
Date Posted: 2024-09-13
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Flexible Schedule
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Converse, 78109
Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based and hospice care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life companionship to local hospice patients and their families. We are officially accepting in-person VETERAN volunteers! This includes: Assist in replacing lost medals Assist Veterans in life review and life history Regular visits for socialization Education / Assistance with Veteran benefits Call or visit Veterans on Veterans Day Visit Veterans in their homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities or hospitals Veteran volunteers might consider wearing their uniform and take part in a Veteran Pinning ceremony And providing emotional support for a VETERAN as they navigate hospice care Elara Caring Thanks you for your service and all that you have done for our country. Thank you for keeping our country safe and strong. You are very much honored and very much appreciated for all that you have done. Thank you for your courage and for putting your country first. Hours are very flexible! You can choose from weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Typically, we ask you to donate an hour of your time once a week. The onboarding process includes a background check, and TB test to maintain compliance with the TEXAS Department of Public Health. For any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Misty Alva 210-517-6239
Date Posted: 2024-10-04
