Milwaukee County: Hospice Volunteer for Companionship & Support

Description

AccentCare Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to help brighten the lives of our patients. Whether you are playing music for our patients, praying with them, providing aromatherapy, visiting with a therapy dog, making supportive phone calls to bereaved families, or sewing memory bears, you can make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. While you are brightening our patients’ lives you might find that your life becomes brighter too!

Responsibilities

• Playing music for hospice patients
• Praying with hospice patients
• Providing aromatherapy
• Visiting with a therapy dog
• Making supportive phone calls to bereaved families
• Sewing memory bears

Requirements

We are currently seeking new volunteers to provide a wide variety of services to our patients and their loved ones. Our direct care volunteers visit with patients wherever they call home to provide companionship and socialization.

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, patient, and willing to commit a few hours a month to support our mission of offering compassionate, personalized hospice care. Training is free and flexible to fit your schedule and you can choose what area you want to serve.

Skills

None specifically listed, but skills such as empathy, patience, and the ability to connect with others are important.

Benefits

While you are brightening our patients’ lives, you might find that your life becomes brighter too! You will also have the opportunity to support a meaningful cause and potentially gain personal fulfillment from your work.

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