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Patient Companion Volunteer
What
Volunteer Center:
DE State Office of Volunteerism
Posted By:
Odyssey HealthCare
  Odyssey HealthCare
Description:
This opportunity allows the volunteer to provide companionship and emotional support to our patients and their families during the end of life's journey. This takes place in the patient's home, a long term care facility, an assisted living facility, independent living facility or hospital.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Apr 20, 2009 - Apr 20, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s):  
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Hours Needed:   Flexible

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Wilmington, DE 19803
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   Flexible
Special Requirements:   Must be 18 years of age or older and willing to complete the orientation and training.
Volunteer Options:   Group Activity Family Appropriate Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate Public Transportation
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

Interest & Skill Area
  • Family Services Related
    • Abuse Support
      • Child Abuse
      • Domestic Violence
      • Elder Abuse
    • Adoption Support
    • Chaperoning
    • Child Care
    • Companionship
      • Conversation Partner
      • Friendly Telephoning
      • Home Visit
    • Errand Running/Shopping
    • Foster Parenting Support
    • Hairdressing/Nail Care
    • Mentoring Services
    • Parenting Support
    • Personal Finances/Tax Assistance
    • Refugee Resettlement
    • Sexual Assault

Population(s) Served
Families
Gay/Lesbian/
Bisexual/Transgender
Ethnic Groups
Immigrants/Refugees
Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
Racial Groups
Retirement Communities
Mobility Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Hearing Disabilities
Vision Disabilities
Emotional Disabilities
Seizures Disabilities
Infants/Toddlers
Children
Adolescents
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy
Community/
Organizational Development
Education
Health
Human Services
Mental Health/Crisis Intervention
Senior Citizens
Special Events


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