For more information about any of these opportunities, contact Melinda Smith or call 503-215-5774. Providence Hospice Bereavement Volunteer
Description
Providence Hospice Bereavement volunteers continue the compassionate caring and support of hospice by contacting survivors of hospice patients after the death. Bereavement volunteers provide a listening ear and emotional support, and report possible complicated grief reactions to the bereavement staff. Skills
Hospice Bereavement volunteers are compassionate men and women of all ages and experiences who want to make a difference in the lives of people who have experienced grief and loss. Qualities needed for volunteering include dependability, patience, and good listening skills. Bereavement volunteers complete the 28-hour training program required of all hospice volunteers (offered 4 times each year: call for dates) and must pass a criminal background check. Bereavement volunteers must also complete a specialized 10-hour Bereavement Training Course.
Estimated Time: 4 hours per week
Providence Hospice Respite Volunteer
Description
Providence Hospice respite volunteers provide comfort and companionship to terminally ill patients so that exhausted family caregivers can take a break. In one-on-one time with a patient in their home setting, you might read a book aloud, reminisce about the past, help make lunch, assist to the bathroom, laugh and cry together, or simply sit quietly and provide supportive presence. Each patient is unique, each volunteer assignment is different; but every patient and every assignment will touch your heart and bring something special into your life.
Skills
Hospice respite volunteers are compassionate men and women of all ages and experiences who want to make a difference in the lives of people who are at the end of life. Qualities needed for volunteering include dependability, patience, and good listening skills. Volunteers complete a 28-hour training program (offered 4 times each year: call for dates) and must pass a criminal background check. Respite volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Estimated Time: 4 hours per week
Providence Hospice Visitation Volunteer
Description
Providence Hospice Visitation volunteers provide comfort and companionship to terminally ill patients residing in nursing facilities or adult foster homes. In one-on-one time with a patient in their home setting, you might read a book aloud, reminisce about the past, do simple crafts, laugh and cry together, or simply sit quietly and provide supportive presence. Each patient is unique, each volunteer assignment is different; but every patient and every assignment will touch your heart and bring something special into your life.
Skills
Hospice Visitation volunteers are compassionate men and women of all ages and experiences who want to provide companionship and conversation to people who are confined to nursing facilities or adult foster homes at the end of life. Qualities needed for volunteering include dependability, patience, and good listening skills. Volunteers complete a 28-hour training program (offered 4 times each year: call for dates) and must pass a criminal background check. (This volunteer position is suitable for teens ages 16 and up.) Estimated Time: 4 hours per week
Volunteer Co-Facilitator, Me Too & Company
Description
Providence Hospice seeks volunteer co-facilitators for Me Too & Company, a children's grief support group program. Support groups are convened four times per year and last for 8 weeks, and volunteers provide presence and support for children in the program.
Skills
Me Too and Company volunteers are compassionate men and women of all ages and experiences who want to make a difference in the lives of children who have experienced grief and loss. Qualities needed for volunteering include dependability, patience, and good listening skills. Me Too and Company volunteers are initially trained by attending the 28-hour Hospice training program (offered 4 times each year: call for dates) and must pass a criminal background check. Me Too and Company volunteers must complete the 10-hour Bereavement training course and an addtional 16-hour Children's Bereavement training. (The Manager of Bereavement and Community Services may make exceptions to these training requirements based upon the educational background and experience of the volunteer.)
Estimated Time: 4 hours per week
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