Constellation Health Services is seeking an
11th Hour Hospice 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!
11th Hour Volunteer Position Description:
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Caring presence for patients nearing death, including emotional support, spiritual support, and comfort measures
- Demonstrate understanding of the dying process and ability to provide compassion and support
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Desire to support patients and families at the time when a patient is actively dying
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At least 6 months of hospice experience
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Comfortable with the death and dying process
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Be a listener
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Sit with patients overnight to provide respite to caregivers
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Pray with patients as requested
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Advocate for the patient as needed
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Run errands, and make phone calls for caregivers who do not wish to leave the patient's bedside
- Minimum commitment of 1 year
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Maintain an accurate record of hours
Requirements:
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At least 18 years old.
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Able to commit for one year to our program.
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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.
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No close death in the last year
Why Constellation?
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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.
