Compassus-Volunteers needed

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Hi,

 

Whether you want to see the impact you can make in the lives of patients directly or prefer to work behind the scenes, we invite you to become a member of a dedicated group of compassionate caregivers who serve as vital members of our hospice team. Compassus is proud to be a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner.

 

Hospice volunteers often say that helping those in need at a critical point in their lives is profoundly and emotionally meaningful. To learn how you can become a hospice volunteer in your community, call us today at 504.834.1655 or 225.281.7161.

 

 

Below are some of the opportunities we have available.

  • Administrative Duties
    • Office Help
    • Craft projects (all supplies provided)
  • Community Events
  • Direct Patient Care
    • Companionship
  • Veteran–to–Veteran Services
  • Pinning Ceremonies
  • Vet-to-Vet Volunteering
  • Community Events
  • Bereavement Support
    • Prepare and send mailings.
    • Provide direct contact with the bereaved through home visits and/or phone
    • Calls with the purpose of companionship and support.
    • Assist with the details of Memorial Services and Grief Support Groups.
    • Be a Grief Support Group Leader depending on education and training.
    • Be a Bereavement Ambassador to nursing homes and other facilities.
  • Life Legacy
    • Recording life stories
  • Specialty Programs
    • Pet therapy
    • Massage Therapy
    • Art Therapy
    • Music Therapy
    • Gardening
    • Sewing
    • Meal Prep
    • And more
  • GIFT- Grace in Final Transition
    • Vigils
    • No one Dies Alone


    You can email me at kimberly.randazzo@compassus.com or call me at 225-281-7161.

Volunteer Application:

https://hospicecom.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Volunteer/job/Metairie,-LA/Volunteer_2021-21027/apply/applyManually?q=Metairie

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 100.
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Location

Get Connected Icon 2750 Severn Ave
Building B, Suite 230
Gretna, LA  70001