Volunteer: Pet Visitor Volunteer TeamThe Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness. The majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog must be certified/ registered by an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization (http://www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/therapy/organizations/). Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All required vaccinations must be up to date and copies of the vaccinations/ medical evaluation must be maintained in the Volunteer’s Personnel File; required vaccines include Rabies and Distemper. A copy of the current certification/ registration, in addition to the liability insurance coverage, must also be maintained. Read less Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice The Pet Therapy Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients, families and caregivers by making friendly visits with his/ her certified therapy animal. Visits may occur in the patient’s home or in a professional care setting (subject to the rules of the facility). Both the Volunteer and the certified therapy animal provide comfort, companionship and a welcome distraction from the illness. The majority of animals serving in this capacity will be a dog. The dog must be certified/ registered by an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog organization (http://www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/therapy/organizations/). Other certified/ registered therapy animals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. All required vaccinations must be up to date and copies of the vaccinations/ medical evaluation must be maintained in the Volunteer’s Personnel File; required vaccines include Rabies and Distemper. A copy of the current certification/ registration, in addition to the liability insurance coverage, must also be maintained. Read less Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55439 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Patient Visitor Volunteers Needed!Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients in their homes or long-term healthcare facilities. These volunteers provide companionship and support both the patient and their families. Requirements:
Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients in their homes or long-term healthcare facilities. These volunteers provide companionship and support both the patient and their families. Requirements:
Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55439 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Music Therapy VolunteerGentiva Hospice invites you to share your musical talent by playing a string instrument to support the healing of our patients by playing music to create a calming environment for our patients around the Twin Cities area. Volunteers must be able to perform a repertoire of music which may include classical, New Age, or self-composed music if it fits the calming tone for patient/families. We ask that you utilize instrumental music with soft singing/vocals. Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Gentiva Hospice invites you to share your musical talent by playing a string instrument to support the healing of our patients by playing music to create a calming environment for our patients around the Twin Cities area. Volunteers must be able to perform a repertoire of music which may include classical, New Age, or self-composed music if it fits the calming tone for patient/families. We ask that you utilize instrumental music with soft singing/vocals. Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55439 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Massage Therapy Volunteer (Age 18 +)Massage Therapist Volunteers are assigned to support a hospice patient and their family around the Twin Cities Area by providing gentle massage and help enhance the hospice services provided through our Edina office. Helping to care for our patients and families is a critical role played by our volunteers. These positions are some of the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Gentiva Hospice. Volunteers provide services to patients currently being served by Gentiva Hospice either in-home or in a facility. Because of the direct patient and family interaction, all of these positions require volunteers to go through specialized Patient Care Training. This process teaches you about hospice and terminal illness and helps to prepare volunteers to interact with and support our patients and families. Additional Requirements & Responsibilities: Must be at least 18 years of age. Successful adjustment to personal losses and no personal loss within past 12 months. Successful completion of volunteer training program. Clearance from appropriate health screenings and background check. Agree to mandatory policy statements. Supportive of hospice concept, and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity. Comfortable working with families with different cultural and religious values. Excellent communication skills. Current Licensure as a Massage Therapist. Graduation from an accredited school of massage therapy.Reliable transportation.If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 612-361-0022. Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Massage Therapist Volunteers are assigned to support a hospice patient and their family around the Twin Cities Area by providing gentle massage and help enhance the hospice services provided through our Edina office. Helping to care for our patients and families is a critical role played by our volunteers. These positions are some of the most challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Gentiva Hospice. Volunteers provide services to patients currently being served by Gentiva Hospice either in-home or in a facility. Because of the direct patient and family interaction, all of these positions require volunteers to go through specialized Patient Care Training. This process teaches you about hospice and terminal illness and helps to prepare volunteers to interact with and support our patients and families. Additional Requirements & Responsibilities: Must be at least 18 years of age. Successful adjustment to personal losses and no personal loss within past 12 months. Successful completion of volunteer training program. Clearance from appropriate health screenings and background check. Agree to mandatory policy statements. Supportive of hospice concept, and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity. Comfortable working with families with different cultural and religious values. Excellent communication skills. Current Licensure as a Massage Therapist. Graduation from an accredited school of massage therapy.Reliable transportation.If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to visit our website www.gentivahs.com or email our volunteer coordinator at jean.murray@gentivahs.com or call 612-361-0022. Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55439 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Tuck-In Volunteers Needed!Gentiva Hospice-St. Paul is seeking compassionate individuals to help our office make weekly supportive phone calls to patients and families. Requirements:
Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Gentiva Hospice-St. Paul is seeking compassionate individuals to help our office make weekly supportive phone calls to patients and families. Requirements:
Nonprofit: Gentiva Hospice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 55104 Allow Groups: No |