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Muskegon, MI 49441
Enrich your life by giving to others! Join our volunteer program and become an important part of the hospice team. We are looking for individuals ready to donate some of their time to patients and families in need. Whether it is companionship, reading, playing bingo or a simple holding of their hand you are needed here with us. It is a wonderful thing to volunteer in your own community and give back! Our program is very flexible to fit into your busy schedule and the training is very informative for the the volunteer. You will always feel satisfied after sharing a journey with a patient and bringing them comfort and compassion. Give us a call and start your volunteering experience now! Contact: Linda Titus- Volunteer Coordinator Ph: 616.956.0636 Email: linda.titus@hcr-manorcare.com
Date Posted: 2024-11-21
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Beulah, MI 49617
Volunteers - The heart of the hospice team. What is the hospice volunteer role?* At Heartland Hospice, we consider our involvement with each patient a sacred opportunity and a privilege to be in their lives. We depend on our hospice volunteers to help us provide the love, respect and care our patients and their families need. Volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some volunteers interact directly with patients and families, while others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you would help us decide which tasks you are comfortable performing. Our volunteers help us enrich the lives of our patients by: Helping with office support tasks Running errands for patients and families Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest Reading or providing a comforting touch Singing or playing soothing music to patients Friendly visits Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours Assisting with bereavement support to the families after a loved one dies These opportunities and others like them make hospice volunteers an essential part of the Heartland experience. *We suggest that volunteers make appropriate adjustments after significant losses in their lives, and wait a minimum of one year following the death of a loved one to volunteer. What is Hospice Care? Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide comfort care as well as spiritual and emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice focuses on enhancing the quality of life, rather than the length of life. It neither hastens nor postpones death; rather it affirms life and acknowledges dying as a normal process. Hospice care stresses human values that go beyond the physical needs of the patient. It ensures that patients spend the end of their life in dignity and comfort. The Hospice Team Heartland Hospice’s program utilizes a team approach to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of our patients and their families. This team includes the medical director, attending physician, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, home health aides, spiritual care coordinators, massage therapists, bereavement counselor and volunteers. Vet-to-Vet Program Veterans share a common language, code of conduct and honor. No one understands the questions and concerns of a U.S. military veteran more than a fellow veteran or active duty personnel. The Vet-to-Vet volunteer program pairs U.S. military veteran patients with volunteers with similar backgrounds. When one veteran talks to another, stoicism and secrecy may dissolve, and the sharing of stories helps promote life-review and healing. The Hospice Volunteer As a hospice volunteer, you will be oriented to the hospice program so you understand our caring philosophy and goals. This will enable you to have the skills needed to assist patients and their families. You will partner with the Volunteer Coordinator to determine the best role to fill. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to enrich the lives of others. You will meet and hear the stories of a wide variety of patients and families. Volunteering with Heartland Hospice provides significant value to our team as well as to our patients and families. We work together to provide quality care. We invite you to join our team as a hospice volunteer. Become a valuable member of the Heartland family by becoming a hospice volunteer. How much of a commitment will I be asked to make? As a Heartland Volunteer, you can donate as much or as little of your time as you desire. The duties of our volunteers are varied. This flexibility allows you to find an area or service that is uniquely suited to you and provide you with the greatest personal satisfaction. ___________________________________________________________________________________ To find out more about Heartland's Volunteer Program, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Ruth at 231.935.3089 or ruth.charlebois@heartlandhospice.com
Date Posted: 2024-11-22
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Mecosta, MI 49332
Heartland Hospice is looking for caring and dedicated members of the Mecosta Community willing to help terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers provide friendly visits, run errands, read to patients or lend a gentle ear. Volunteers are the heart of the hospice team. They provide extra warmth and thoughtful gestures to our patients. The gifts that volunteers offer are so varied that it allows flexibility to fit even the busiest schedule. Volunteer training will be made available on a personal basis tailored to your schedule or in a group setting. To begin your rewarding journey as a Heartland Hospice volunteer, please call: Linda Titus- Volunteer Coordinator Ph: 616.956.0636 Email: linda.titus@hcr-manorcare.com
Date Posted: 2024-11-21
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Kingsley, MI 49649
Volunteers - The heart of the hospice team. What is the hospice volunteer role?* At Heartland Hospice, we consider our involvement with each patient a sacred opportunity and a privilege to be in their lives. We depend on our hospice volunteers to help us provide the love, respect and care our patients and their families need. Volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some volunteers interact directly with patients and families, while others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you would help us decide which tasks you are comfortable performing. Our volunteers help us enrich the lives of our patients by: Helping with office support tasks Friendly visits Running errands for patients and families Staying with patients for a couple of hours so family members can get a much-needed break Reading or providing a comforting touch Companionship Singing or playing soothing music to patients Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours Assisting with bereavement support to the families after a loved one dies These opportunities and others like them make hospice volunteers an essential part of the Heartland experience. *We suggest that volunteers make appropriate adjustments after significant losses in their lives, and wait a minimum of one year following the death of a loved one to volunteer. What is Hospice Care? Hospice is a special kind of care designed to provide comfort care as well as spiritual and emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice focuses on enhancing the quality of life, rather than the length of life. It neither hastens nor postpones death; rather it affirms life and acknowledges dying as a normal process. Hospice care stresses human values that go beyond the physical needs of the patient. It ensures that patients spend the end of their life in dignity and comfort. The Hospice Team Heartland Hospice’s program utilizes a team approach to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of our patients and their families. This team includes the medical director, attending physician, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, home health aides, spiritual care coordinators, massage therapists, bereavement counselor and volunteers. Vet-to-Vet Program Veterans share a common language, code of conduct and honor. No one understands the questions and concerns of a U.S. military veteran more than a fellow veteran or active duty personnel. The Vet-to-Vet volunteer program pairs U.S. military veteran patients with volunteers with similar backgrounds. When one veteran talks to another, stoicism and secrecy may dissolve, and the sharing of stories helps promote life-review and healing. The Hospice Volunteer As a hospice volunteer, you will be oriented to the hospice program so you understand our caring philosophy and goals. This will enable you to have the skills needed to assist patients and their families. You will partner with the Volunteer Coordinator to determine the best role to fill. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to enrich the lives of others. You will meet and hear the stories of a wide variety of patients and families. Volunteering with Heartland provides significant value to our team as well as to our patients and families. We work together to provide quality care. We invite you to join our team as a hospice volunteer. Become a valuable member of the Heartland family by becoming a hospice volunteer. How much of a commitment will I be asked to make? As a Heartland Volunteer, you can donate as much or as little of your time as you desire. The duties of our volunteers are varied. This flexibility allows you to find an area or service that is uniquely suited to you and provide you with the greatest personal satisfaction. ___________________________________________________________________________________ To find out more about Heartland’s Volunteer Program, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Ruth at 231.935.3089 or ruth.charlebois@heartlandhospice.com
Date Posted: 2024-11-22
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Baldwin, MI 49304
At Heartland Hospice, we depend on our volunteers to help us provide the love, respect, and care our patients and their families need. As a volunteer, you would help us decide which tasks you are comfortable performing. Our volunteers help enrich the lives of our patients by: Providing a friendly visit to lift a patient's spirits Reading or providing a comforting touch Staying with patients so family members can get a much needed rest. For more information please contact: Linda Titus- Volunteer Coordinator Ph: 616.956.0636 Email: linda.titus@hcr-manorcare.com
Date Posted: 2024-11-21
