Elara Caring

Cause Area

Community
Crisis Support
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families

Location

630 KenmoorGrand Rapids, MI 49546 United States

Website:

http://www.greatlakescaring.com/

Are You an
Organization Admin?

Website:
http://www.greatlakescaring.com/

Active Opportunities (76)

Make Your Time Matter

Flexible Schedule | Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Share Your Time, Make A Difference Make a real difference 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. Volunteers are needed to visit with patients and engage them in activities such as playing music, singing, working on a craft project, sharing a special, or simply providing companionship through listening, talking or holding a hand. Volunteers can sometimes provide respite care, allowing family members to take a much-needed break. There are also volunteer opportunities within Elara Caring Hospice office, assisting staff with mailing, filing, data entry and other special projects. Elara Caring is also looking for pet therapy volunteers. These volunteers, along with their trained pet companions, visit Hospice patients in facilities. Dogs must be certified in order to visit patients. Hours are flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week work in the office. For more information contact Andrea Wood- awood@elara.com

Date Posted: 2024-11-26
Be The Difference

Flexible Schedule | Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Share Your Time, Make A Difference Make a real difference 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. Volunteers are needed to visit with patients and engage them in activities such as playing music, singing, working on a craft project, sharing a special, or simply providing companionship through listening, talking or holding a hand. Volunteers can sometimes provide respite care, allowing family members to take a much-needed break. There are also volunteer opportunities within Elara Caring Hospice office, assisting staff with mailing, filing, data entry and other special projects. Elara Caring is also looking for pet therapy volunteers. These volunteers, along with their trained pet companions, visit Hospice patients in facilities. Dogs must be certified in order to visit patients. Hours are flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week work in the office. For more information contact Andrea Wood- awood@elara.com

Date Posted: 2024-11-26
Be The Difference

Flexible Schedule | Grand Rapids, MI 49509

Share Your Time, Make A Difference Make a real difference 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. Volunteers are needed to visit with patients and engage them in activities such as playing music, singing, working on a craft project, sharing a special, or simply providing companionship through listening, talking or holding a hand. Volunteers can sometimes provide respite care, allowing family members to take a much-needed break. There are also volunteer opportunities within Elara Caring Hospice office, assisting staff with mailing, filing, data entry and other special projects. Elara Caring is also looking for pet therapy volunteers. These volunteers, along with their trained pet companions, visit Hospice patients in facilities. Dogs must be certified in order to visit patients. Hours are flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week work in the office. For more information contact Andrea Wood- awood@elara.com

Date Posted: 2024-11-26
Companionship

Flexible Schedule | Evart, MI 49631

Make Your Time Matter Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards or games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is NO physical care involved. Hours are flexible, weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week. For information contact Candy Whipple ~ cwhipple@elara.com or call 231-349-3355.

Date Posted: 2024-11-26
Lasting Memories

Flexible Schedule | Big Rapids, MI 49307

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 are compassionate and enjoy photography, you could be a Photography Volunteer. Volunteers might be asked to attend special events such as Tea Parties and Veteran Pinning to photograph the patients in attendance. Families of patients might request that a volunteer capture a portrait of their loved one. We also host an event called Holding Hands, where we photograph patients holding the hands of their loved ones. The photograph is then given to the family as a memento. All volunteers must have their own equipment, cameras are NOT provided. We ask that photographs be donated and HIPPA patient privacy rules apply to the rights of prints. Hours are flexible on weekdays, weekends, and evenings. We typically ask for 1-2 hours per week. For information contact Candy Whipple ~cwhipple@elara.com or call 231-349-3355.

Date Posted: 2024-11-26

SEE ALL OPPORTUNITIES

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Elara Caring Hospice encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness. We promote dignity and emphasize quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with the ones they love. Right time, Right place, Right Hospice.

Description

Time is our most precious gift. Share your gift with a Hospice patient.

Time is limited, yet of eternal value. What makes it so is how you use it and to whom you give it. Share your gift of time with a patient on their end-of-life journey. No special skills are necessary, just a listening ear and an open heart. It will be some of the most rewarding time you’ll ever spend.

Elara Caring Hospice is currently looking for Volunteers: Companion Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Veteran Volunteers, Office Volunteers, and Crafting Volunteers. We have patients in need in outlying areas as well as the Grand Rapids Area. These areas include Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Wayland/ Hastings, Greenville, Rockford, Holland, and Saugatuck/Douglas.

Reviews

by Anshika P. (2024-06-12 17:00:01.0)

Hi, I am Anshika recent graduate with a Master's degree in Architecture, driven by a lifelong passion instilled in me by my parents for art and meticulous craftsmanship. Throughout my studies, I delved deep into the symbiotic relationship between human senses and architecture, culminating in a profound understanding of environments conducive to healing, particularly within hospice care settings. Beyond my academic pursuits, I have actively participated in nonprofit organizations, reflecting my commitment to using art as a therapeutic tool. Having personally experienced the transformative power of art throughout my life, I am keen to contribute to organizations that enhance the well-being of others through creative expression. I have reached out to Andrea Wood to provide references showcasing my dedication and capabilities. I am eager to join your team, where I hope to leverage my architectural insights and passion for art to bring comfort and joy to individuals in hospice care.

Flag as Inappropriate

Report this organization

The volunteers that connect on our website tomorrow depend on the donors of today.

Elara Caring

Cause Area

Location

Website:

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Description

Reviews

Atlanta

Austin

Boston

Chicago

Denver

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

Miami

Milwaukee

New York

Phoenix

San Diego

San Francisco

More Cities

Community

Children & Youth

Seniors

Health & Medicine

Education & Literacy

Advocacy & Human Rights

People with Disabilities

Arts & Culture

Animals

Environment

Hunger

Veterans & Military Families

Women

Homeless & Housing

Company

Resources

Business Solutions