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Organization:
Location: Local Volunteering (in person)
Address:
8700 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX, 78748
United States
Great For: Great for Groups, Great for Seniors
Service Area(s): Senior Ministry / Elder Care, Health and Medicine, Social Services, Administrative / Office Work, Social Work, Indirectly Serving People, Business, Directly Serving People, Adult Ministry
Skills: Administrator / Office Skills, First Aid / CPR Certified, Social Worker
Hourly Commitment:
2
Commitment is per:
Day
Number of Positions:
3
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
5
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

River City Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide short-term care and companionship for hospice patients to offer relief, or respite, to the regular caregiver, usually a family member.

As a hospice volunteer you can make a difference in your community by performing various tasks for the patient or family or simply sit with the patient while the caregiver is away for a short time. You will gain a deep sense of satisfaction in being there for someone during a scary time of life. You'll feel like you are making a significant contribution to the community and learn how to deal with similar situations occurring in your own life when a beloved family member or friend is facing death.

Requirements:
* Time Commitment: One day per week (M, T, W, TH or F) for a minimum of two hours. We will work with your schedule!

* Qualifications: Pleasant and calm demeanor, patience, problem-solving ability and dependability.

* Requirements: A criminal history check, proof of TB vaccination and pre-volunteer drug screen are required.

* Benefits: A deep sense of satisfaction and personal fulfillment, making a difference in your community, learn how to deal with similar situations occurring in your own life when a beloved family member or friend is facing death. Free parking and a great team environment, you'll receive a certificate of completion and training for other positions in the future.

* Support: Training for this position will be provided. We offer a volunteer orientation twice a month at our Austin office. In addition, the Volunteer Coordinator will be available for questions and assistance.

* Age Requirement: 18+

* Dress Code: Business Casual

Requirements

* Time Commitment: One day per week (M, T, W, TH or F) for a minimum of two hours. We will work with your schedule!

* Qualifications: Pleasant and calm demeanor, patience, problem-solving ability and dependability.

* Requirements: A criminal history check, proof of TB vaccination and pre-volunteer drug screen are required.

* Benefits: A deep sense of satisfaction and personal fulfillment, making a difference in your community, learn how to deal with similar situations occurring in your own life when a beloved family member or friend is facing death. Free parking and a great team environment, you'll receive a certificate of completion and training for other positions in the future.

* Support: Training for this position will be provided. We offer a volunteer orientation twice a month at our Austin office. In addition, the Volunteer Coordinator will be available for questions and assistance.

* Age Requirement: 18+

* Dress Code: Business Casual

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

No

Organizational Statement of Faith:

No

Language


Spanish

Group Minimum and Maximum


3 - 10

Opportunity Date(s): Start Date:  
07/22/2011

End Date:  
07/20/2012

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