Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on September 3, 2009 |
What is a Hospice Volunteer?
Hospice volunteers are indispensable, key members of the hospice care team. They share talents, and interests in a manner that provides comfort and enriches the quality of life for those served. They find it personally gratifying, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a critical point in their lives.
- Compassionate, sensitive to patients, families and caregivers, facing end of life issues.
- Friendly, open and flexible, a good listener
- Non judgmental
- Offer a combination of unique kindness and compassion
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Many of our Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Support for patients
- Visiting
- Reading
- Writing Letters or Cards
- Friendly Phone Calls
- Providing Yard Work
- Planning a Birthday Celebration or other Special Occasion Celebration
- Making Special Handcrafted Items:
o Holiday Cards
o Gift Baskets
o Lap Blankets and Shawls
Support for family members
- Assist with Shopping or Household Maintenance
- Short Respite Relief:
o Sitting with Patient for 1 - 4 Hours to Allow Caregiver Relief
- Visits or Phone Calls to Caregivers or Family members from a compassionate friend.
Administrative Work
- A volunteer with clerical skills can serve hospice by helping in the office with simple administrative duties, such as:
o Preparing Mailings
o Typing, photocopying, etc.
A desire & willingness to contribute to the happiness of our patients & their families. Free Training, CPR Certification & Hepatitis B Vaccination provided
Useful Languages: English, Spanish
 This opportunity is sponsored by: SouthernCare, Inc.
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Disabled / Ill |
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Older Adults (55+) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Adults (55+) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Human Services |
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Seniors |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Companionship |
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Health Care |
| General Office / Admin |
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Address:
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13729 Hwy 183 North, Suite 1075Austin, TX 78750(See a map) |
Directions:
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Hwy 183 North, exit Lake Creek Parkway. Our office is in the Lake Creek Shopping Center, which is immediately on the right side.
Nearest Bus Stop: Lake Creek/Hyneadow Dr, <5 minute walk
For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
Web Site: http://www.southerncareinc.com
| Last updated on September 3, 2009 |
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