Hospice Volunteer
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Job Details
Job Location
MI - Huntington Woods - Huntington Woods, MI
Position Type
Volunteer
Description
Are you looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time? Volunteering with Brighton Hospice offers a fulfilling environment
A hospice volunteer is an individual trained by Brighton Hospice to provide assistance to patients, their families, and the hospice team. No prior medical experience is required. You help fulfill the promise of hospice in many ways to our patients and their families.
As a hospice volunteer, you may assist with patient-related or non-patient-related tasks. Our volunteers select the tasks they are most comfortable performing
Examples of volunteer tasks
Visit with the patient wherever they live (e.g., at home, an assisted living or skilled nursing facility)
Assist with letter writing or other projects
Read to the patient or join them in watching a favorite TV program
Play games with the patient or family
Take the patient outside or for a walk
Assist with clerical tasks
Assist with the bereavement program
Community outreach
This is a volunteer role and does not provide an hourly wage or other compensation
Qualifications
Are you at least 18 years of age?
Are you passionate about helping others?
Are you patient, compassionate, and positive?
Do you have reliable transportation?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have active auto insurance?