Parkview Hospice Veteran to Veteran Volunteer Allen County

About the role

Volunteers that are Veterans visit hospice patients that are also Veterans. Patient's may live in an Extended Care Facilities, community hospitals, or in personal residence. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana. Volunteers provide companionship to patients or their caregivers, sit with a patient so the caregiver can leave home for a short time and assist with pinning ceremonies to honor Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to patients or their caregivers
• Sit with a patient so the caregiver can leave home for a short time
• Aid with pinning ceremonies to honor Veterans

Requirements

• Driver’s License
• Background Check
• Attend Orientation

Qualifications

• Age 18+

Skills

• Companionship
• Supporting caregivers
• Honor pinning ceremonies

Benefits

• Providing comfort and support to veterans in need
• Connecting with fellow veterans through shared experiences

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)

Benefits

• Companionship
• Supporting caregivers
• Honor pinning ceremonies