Companionship Volunteer Needed
Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice · Metamora, MI · 5 mo ago
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Details
Available Times: Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
Time Commitment: A few hours per month
Recurrence: Recurring
Volunteers Needed
8
Benefits
- Training Provided
Participation Requirements
- Driver’s License
- Background Check
- Attend Orientation
Age Requirement
17+
Description
Residential Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit patients at home or in a long-term care facility. Companionship may include reading and talking to a patient, writing letters, reading a patient’s personal story or giving respite to caregivers.
Benefits for Patients
- Knowing that they are not alone
- The chance to see a new face and tell their stories
- Their caregivers can take brief breaks and be fresh when they return
- Having something to look forward to
Benefits For Volunteers
- The satisfaction of bringing comfort to someone approaching the end of life
- The chance to witness the beauty of families coming together for someone they love
- The knowledge that you are a valued member of the hospice team
Location
On-site
Metamora, MI 48455, USA