Heartland Hospice in Butler MO is seeking Veteran to Veteran Volunteers

Heartland Hospice offers volunteer opportunities for caring individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Here are some ways you can serve as a Veteran to Veteran Volunteer:Companionship: Spending time with Veteran patients by offering a smile, holding their hand, sharing stories, listening, reading, or singing.Caregiver respite: Offering scheduled breaks for caregivers, allowing them to rest, manage personal tasks, or simply recharge.Veteran to Veteran Support: If you are a Veteran, you can support fellow service members during their end of life journey.As a Veteran to Veteran Volunteer, you will be given choices as to how much and what types of things you want to do. Volunteers have flexibility; the opportunities may be once monthly to once weekly depending on your availablility.Our patients reside in private homes, local nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Some examples of typical volunteer duties are:Listening to a patients concernsBeing a comforting and supportive presenceEngaging in the patient's hobbiesReading to the patientWriting down memories for the patient or helping with correspondenceRunning errands or doing light housekeeping for those receiving hospice care at homeProviding time for the cargiver to take car of her/himselfOur volunteers are "hands off" and no medical training is required. All you need is a compassionate heart. To ensure volunteers feel comfortable with their tasks, our complete volunteer training covers grief counseling, emotional support, and end of lif care.Put your time and talent to wonderful use by lending a helping hand and making an impact in your community. Your gift of time provides immeasurable rewards!