Make a Difference with a Simple Phone Call: Hospice Tuck-In Calls

Just a few minutes each week can make a difference! Join a Compassionate Team of Volunteers Providing Comfort and Care to Terminally Ill Patients. Make a Difference as a Tuck-In Caller Hospice Volunteer!

Southern Maine Agency on Aging is teaming up with Affinity Care of Maine to recruit Tuck-In Phone Caller Hospice Volunteers! Affinity Care's mission is to provide terminally ill patients and their families with the physical, emotional, and spiritual support they need to live their lives comfortably and with dignity. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

As a Tuck-In Phone CallerHospice Volunteer, you will provide essential support to patients by making a brief phone call on Thursdays or Fridays to make sure they have everything they need for the weekend (food, medications, etc.). Offer a listening ear and some friendly conversation as well! Your involvement will be invaluable in ensuring that our patients receive the care and comfort they deserve.

Key Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Call patients on Thursdays or Fridays to ensure they have everything they need for the weekend (medications, food, etc.).
• Offer a listening ear and friendly conversation.
• Submit regular reports on calls with patients and any relevant observations.
• Participate in training programs and ongoing education to ensure you are prepared to meet the needs of our patients.
• Communicate regularly with the Volunteer Coordinator and be part of an interdisciplinary team supporting the patient and family.

Qualities & Skills We're Looking For:

• Mature, compassionate individual who is comfortable communicating withthose who are ill or may have cognitive impairments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow privacy protocols.
• Reliable, organized, and able to commit to regular availability.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Commitment & Schedule:

• Flexible Hours, anytime on Thursdays or Fridays
• Make calls from home, work, on the go...wherever you are!
• Minimum Commitment: At least three months

Training & Support:

• Volunteer Training Program: Includes 3-hour in-person classes over a 7-week period to meet the minimum 21 hours of training required by the State of Maine.
• Ongoing Support: Youll receive 24-hour support from our team, along with additional training and volunteer recognition events.

Benefits for Volunteers:

• 24-hour support from our volunteer team.
• Opportunities for additional training and educational events.
• Recognition and appreciation events for your hard work and dedication, from both Affinity Care and the Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

If you're looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity where you can make a tangible difference in the lives terminally ill neighbors and their caregivers, we would love to have you join our team!

Contact Sothern Maine Agency on Aging Volunteer Services to get started at [email protected] or 207-396-6595.