Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior general office experience preferred but not required Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Pleasant phone manner and voice Willing to accept a variety of office tasks Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Completes the hospice orientation program Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught

Other

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Must be able to provide copy of obedience school certification Animal must be current on all shots and immunizations Owner must have ability to maintain control of the pet at all times, and be able to read intuitively when the animal or resident is uncomfortable Animal must be contained or kept on a least in any hallways or gathering areas Volunteer must be willing to complete the hospice orientation program Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Volunteer must have the ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.

Education:

High School diploma preferred but not required

 

Experience:

Veteran service member preferred Prior volunteer and customer service experience preferred Prior experience providing excellent supportive care preferred but not required

 

Special Skills:

Completes the hospice orientation program Ability to read people well and adapt to their needs to visit, complete tasks, or just listen depending on the day Ability to relate to fellow veterans stories Willing to visit with family when needed Emotionally mature and dependable Understands and supports the hospice philosophy Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills Demonstrates being dependable, cooperative, honest, empathetic, and non judgmental Active listener and willing to work under supervision Has not had a significant loss within the past year and is able to comfortably discuss prior losses, especially deaths of loved ones Comfortable interacting with individuals who are terminally ill or emotionally distraught Submits to any facility requirements – i.e. signing in or house rules such as taking off shoes at door of home Culturally sensitive to beliefs and values and is respectful of others views, belongings, and privacy Ability to participate and serve at veterans recognition ceremonies

Other:

Has access to adequate transportation to perform volunteer functions.