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Job description
Being a hospice volunteer is an intensely rewarding experience. To get started, you will need to complete an interview, background check, TB test, and orientation. As a hospice volunteer, you will have access to education resources to equip you for this role and ensure you feel comfortable.
Philosophy of hospice care
Services offered by hospice
Physical, emotional, social and spiritual issues encountered at the end of life
Effective communication when speaking with patients and family members
Comfort-based care
The dying process
Basic information about grief and loss
As a hospice volunteer, you will be given the choice as to what types of things you want to do and how much time you want to contribute. Typical volunteer responsibilities include:
Companionship
Reading and taking walks
Writing letters
Visiting with pets
Listening to music
Vigil Sitting
Supporting families: Respite Care, Meal Preparation, and Light housekeeping
Bereavement Support: Participation in memorial services and assisting support groups
Office Work: Assisting with mailings, computer data entry, administrative duties
Worksite address
crown point, IN, 46307, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.