COLLEGE STUDENTS - Volunteer with Hospice in Shaker Heights!
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This volunteer opportunity is through CorsoCare Hospice & NOT the assisted living facility. Please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Recruiting Specialist/Administrative Assistant via this VolunteerMatch link or at nicole.gerber@corsocare.com or (248) 260-8257.Can you spare an hour for an elderly hospice patient? In return, you could gain invaluable patient interaction experience! CorsoCare Hospice is seeking compassionate, empathetic college students who are going into the medical, nursing or social work field and are willing to give their time and supportive presence by visiting hospice patients at Danbury Massillon.Our volunteers share their time in many ways and may include reading to the patient, taking a walk, playing cards, watching TV, chatting or some other low-key activity the patient feels up to doing. Sometimes just sitting with them so they know they aren't alone is enough.You will be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to voluntary education opportunities and appreciation events.If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Recruiting Specialist/Administrative Assistant, at (248) 260-8257 or nicole.gerber@corsocare.com."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston ChurchillWatch our video to learn more: CorsoCare Hospice Volunteer Employee Testimonial
About CorsoCare Hospice - Ohio
Hospice isn’t a place. It’s not a white flag. It’s a philosophy of care that allows people with life-limiting illnesses to live comfortably surrounded by people who care.With CorsoCare Hospice, you get an entire team that provides the physical, emotional and logistical support you need. Your team does more than ease pain - they lift spirits, guide meaningful conversations and help you savor the little moments. From painting fingernails to pet companionship, cutting through health care red tape and providing spiritual counsel - everything is about helping you and your loved ones spend the remaining time together focusing on what truly matters: celebrating a life well lived.
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