- Organization
- Merit Hospice
Compassionate Hospice Volunteer
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Dallas, TX
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
8150 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206
About this Opportunity
Hospice volunteers make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and caregivers. In this role, direct patient volunteers work in the home or at a senior living facility with terminally ill patients and their families.
Possible Duties include:
Patient companionship: Talking, playing games, reading, engaging in hobbies.
Caregiver Respite: Sit with a patient for a set period giving a caregiver the opportunity for selfcare and complete needed activities. Other duties may include light household chores, shopping, transportation.
Administrative assistance: Assist with special projects, general office duties and patient outreach.
REQUIREMENTS: Compassionate and Ethical; complete applications process (18 years+; Auto-insurance; TB test, at no cost; submit COVID status or exemption; pass a background check); complete volunteer training.
BENEFITS: Help others and yourself; personal and professional growth; fulfill work or college community service hours; mileage and expenses tax deductible.
COMMITMENT: Volunteers are encouraged to commit to volunteer for 2 hour shifts weekly or bi-weekly.
We will work with your schedule and provide ongoing support for a fulfilling experience!
Features
- Good for Seniors
- Indoor Activity
Skills/Interests
- Health Professional
Issue area
- Disabilities
- Health & Wellness
- Seniors
- Veterans & Military Families
Contact Information
- Suzanne Wilner-Minc
- suzanne@merit-hospice.com
