Are you looking for a heartfelt way to give back and connect with others? Become a remote penpal for a hospice patient! Many of our patients would love to receive cards filled with warmth, positivity and a friendly voice.
As a penpal, your letters will bring a special light into the lives of those facing serious illness. Just a few words can make a huge difference, offering comfort, joy, and companionship.
How it works:
Cards, envelopes and stamps are provided
Share stories, poems, encouraging messages, or whatever brings a smile.
Anyone with a caring heart and a desire to make a difference has the power to touch a life through this unique opportunity.
Type of help:
Mission Statement: Amedisys Hospice Care is defined by its mission: To affirm life during its final stages by providing holistic compassionate care to patients and their families; by providing access to hospice care for underserved or difficult to serve populations; by wise and efficient use of available resources, and by educating the community in order to provide them with knowledge regarding end-of-life and hospice care around quality of life. Description: For patients on hospice care, volunteers play an essential role. Whether they’re simply being present with a patient or helping behind the scenes, volunteers help create trusting bonds and meaningful memories for hospice patients and their loved ones. Just as volunteers are important to hospice patients, hospice patients make service work rewarding for volunteers. Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and care for people as they near the end of life.
Languages spoken:
ENGLISH
What else ...:
Volunteering Opportunities: -Remote Volunteering Opportunities -Administrative: Support hospice office operations -Bereavement: Support family members who have lost a loved one -Direct Patient Support: Visit and support patients one-on-one. -Veteran Volunteering: Take part in Veteran Pinning Ceremonies and other special opportunities to honor our Veterans -Professional: Share a special skillset or credential you have with patients and families -Pet Therapy: Licensed Pet Therapy Animals needed (Must provide proof of certificates/accreditation) -Music: Sing directly to patients wherever they call "home"
How many travelers can volunteer?:
Ask Amedisys Hospice Care- Burlington NJ or For more information, reach out to Amedisys Hospice Office in Burlington NJ- (609) 267-1178 * https://locations.amedisys.com/nj/burlington/261-connecticut-drive-amedisys-hospice-care
Accommodation suggestions:
N/A
Hours expected:
We'll work with your schedule. Weekdays - Daytime and Evening Weekend - Daytime and Evening
Availability:
SKILLS?: Administrative Support Drawing Reading / Writing Bereavement Support Case Work / Management Hospice Care
Wish List:
REQUIREMENTS: Driver's License Needed Background Check Must be at least 16 Orientation or Training A Lasting Commitment Creative Thinking, passionate, loves to write
How would you like to volunteer?:
Virtual (you can do it from a computer, home or anywhere)
In Person (you'll go to a physical location)
Cause Category:
Arts & Culture
Emergency & Saftey
Immigrants & Refugees
Seniors
Sports & Recreation
Faith Based
Computers & Technology
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights
Animals & Wild Life
Children & Youth
Families
Women
Hunger
Health & Medicine
Politics
Community
International
Disaster Relief
Homeless & Housing
LGBTQ+
Veterans & Military Family
Race & Ethnicity
Environment
People with Disabilities
Crisis Support
Education & Life Skills
Length of Time :
Short-Term ( one time or less than a month)
Long Term ( 30 days or more)
Region:
USA
Canada
Caribbean
Central America
Middle East
South America
Africa
India
Europe
Asia
Australia