Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice jobs in Portland, OR

Description

Are you looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time? Volunteering with Brighton Hospice offers a fulfilling environment

A hospice volunteer is an individual trained by Brighton Hospice to provide assistance to patients, their families, and the hospice team. No prior medical experience is required. You help fulfill the promise of hospice in many ways to our patients and their families.

As a hospice volunteer, you may assist with patient-related or non-patient-related tasks. Our volunteers select the tasks they are most comfortable performing

Examples of volunteer tasks

• Visit with the patient wherever they live (e.g., at home, an assisted living or skilled nursing facility)
• Assist with letter writing or other projects
• Read to the patient or join them in watching a favorite TV program
• Play games with the patient or family
• Take the patient outside or for a walk
• Assist with clerical tasks
• Assist with the bereavement program
• Community outreach

This is a volunteer role and does not provide an hourly wage or other compensation

Qualifications

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Are you passionate about helping others?

Are you patient, compassionate, and positive?

Do you have reliable transportation?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have active auto insurance?

If you answered YES to the above questions Brighton would like to speak with you! APPLY TODAY