Unpaid hospice volunteers needed in Barberton

Harmony Hospice Care • New Franklin, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Unpaid hospice volunteers are needed to provide support to patients and their families in Summit County and surrounding areas. Volunteer activities include offering companionship, sending encouraging letters, making phone calls, creating crafts for patients, and supporting bereaved families. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Requirements

• Availability of time and skills that pertain to the volunteer activity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and take directions well.
• Empathetic listening skills
• Ability to understand and tolerate hardship stories.

Responsibilities

• Sitting with patients to provide companionship, play games, and offer a friendly, comforting presence.
• Sending encouraging letters and cards.
• Calling patients and their families to check on needs.
• Making blankets, quilts, pillows, and crafts for patients.
• Providing support to bereaved families by assisting with mailings, phone calls, and in-home grief support visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed