Organization
Heartland Hospice

Volunteers Needed to be a Friendly Visitor/ Companion

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Roanoke, VA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

Cave Spring Ln, Roanoke, VA 24018

About this Opportunity

Do you have a heart for people? Do you especially enjoy the elderly? Are you looking for ways to reconnect in the community?

If so, we have opportunities in various locations/areas for you to provide companionship for our patients. Just an hour or two per week makes such a big difference in someone's life.

Companion/Friendly Visitor Volunteer Duties
- Offers on-site companionship, respite care, letter writing, homemaking chores and errands
- Donates his/her time to the supportive needs of patients and families who need the assistance, according to the plan of care
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing input into the Plan of Care and team meetings as appropriate
- Provides needed services to patient/caregivers such as shopping, meal preparation, respite for caregiver and other services agreed upon by Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator and patient/caregiver

Service Areas:Roanoke, Alleghany, Rock Bridge, Nelson, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Campbell, Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania

Features

  • Involves Physical Labor

Skills/Interests

  • Advocacy

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening
  • Hunger