Hospice Patient Volunteer

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West Haven, CT 06516Hospice Patient Volunteer Constellation Health Services’ Hospice program is looking for volunteers to visit patients who have terminal illnesses. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible volunteer schedule. A few hours a week can make a big difference to someone nearing the end of life! Volunteers may engage in conversation, read to a patient, look at pictures together, share music or videos on their phones, provide a compassionate presence, or other activities.

Requirements

At least 18 years old. Able to commit for one year to our program. Able to commit to at least 4 hours per week. Ability to listen deeply, interest in and compassion for others, good boundaries and self-care, and meet people where they’re at in energy and tone. Online training takes approximately 20 hours and is personally enriching, focusing on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy. No close death in the last year Why Constellation? Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce. Qualifications