Hospice Volunteer (Please read description)

Company: Three Oaks Hospice Location(s): Bullard, Carthage, Flint, Gilmer, Hawkins, Henderson, Lindale, Marshall, Mineola, Tyler, Waskom, Whitehouse. Job Type: Volunteer (NON-PAID) Overview: Are you a compassionate individual with a heart and desire for helping others? Join our team of volunteers at Three Oaks Hospice and truly make a difference! NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Responsibilities: Patient care volunteers: provide companionship and support to our hospice patients and their families through visits. Activities may include engaging in meaningful conversation, meal prep, light housekeeping, reading, assisting with hobbies, and offering relief for caregivers. Administrative Volunteers- Do not have direct contact with patients, support our hospice staff with operations behind the scenes by assisting with administrative tasks. Also contribute to special events and projects aimed at enhancing the family and patient experience. Our admin volunteers ensure that our care teams can focus on listening, caring and serving our patients and their families. Veteran to veteran volunteers: offer support and companionship specifically to our Veteran hospice patients. These volunteers who have military experience themselves, connect on a deeper level with Veteran patients through shared experience, conversation, Veteran pinning ceremonies, and emotional support. Pet therapy Volunteers: share the unconditional love and companionship of certified therapy animals with Hospice Patients. They play a special role in brightening the days of our patients and bring moments of joy and connection during their hospice journey. These volunteers visit patients in their homes, or in a facility providing emotional support that has been proven to reduce stress, lower Blood pressure and improve overall health and wellbeing. Music Volunteers: Bring the healing power of music to our hospice environment through live performances, singing, playing instruments or sharing playlists. Music volunteers create an atmosphere of comfort and solace, positively impacting the wellbeing of our patients. Qualifications: Compassionate and empathetic towards others. Free time on your hands atleast 1x per week. Ability to work with a team Pass background check Abide HIPAA laws Reliable transportation Willingness to undergo a 2 step TB test process at one of our offices (Tyler, Longview) Benefits: Gain valuable experience in healthcare and end-of-life-care. Flexible scheduling- volunteer close to home, on a schedule that works for you! Training and ongoing support to all of our volunteers Being apart of an amazing and close knit volunteer team Make a profound difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. Joining us as a Volunteer offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $0.01 per year Expected hours: 10 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Work Location: In person