Cassia Hospice Volunteer

Patient Care

• Offer companionship and support to hospice patients and their families, including social visits, music therapy, reading, playing games, or a writing personal/family history.

Respite Care

• Relieve caregivers who are physically and emotionally exhausted from providing care for a loved one, allowing caregivers to run errands, exercises, or simply have some time alone.

Bereavement Support

• Create hand molds of patients.
• Works closely with social workers and chaplains to facilitate group meetings, memorial services, and follow up with families.

Office Support

• Provide administrative services to the hospice staff.
• Tasks include sending birthday cards, assembling mailing packets, supply calls to patients, and assisting in hospice events.

Pet Peace of Mind®

• Support keeping patients and pets together during their time on hospice, including walking/playing with pets, arranging and transporting pets to veterinarian/grooming appointments, and providing placement for pets after a patient dies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work alone and independent (within scope of assigned duties).
• Able to work well with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good listening skills. Active listener.
• Maintain and respect professional relationships.
• Sound mental and emotional health.
• Sensitive to patient and family situations / dynamics.
• Able to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
• Required to commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6-month.

Benefits

No additional benefits are offered.

Pay

No pay is provided for this volunteer position.

Schedule

Volunteers are required to commit to at least 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.