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"I am only one, I cannot do everything. But I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." — Helen Keller
At Avalon Hospice, we depend upon the efforts of our volunteers in order that we may continually offer a quality experience for our patients/residents and their families. Our volunteers are a pivotal part of delivering some of the smiles and services that have given our organization its warm reputation.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Avalon Hospice is looking for a few friendly visitors to volunteer in your community making someone smile. Sit with a patient, hold their hand and listen to stories from the past, watch old movies together, lotion their hands, polish their nails, assist with a meal or light housekeeping. Volunteer beauticians, massage therapists and pet therapy needed. Social workers and human service professionals needed. Volunteer in the office answering phones, typing, and filing. Whether you have two hours a week to give or twelve, call for more information. We encourage you to contact us today.
Call Candy for more information at
810-733-7250 or 800-664-6334 and
register for volunteer training
classes. Both evening and morning
classes are offered. Classes are
held in Flint Township at the Avalon
Hospice office and various locations
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EMAIL:
Click here to request volunteer information
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PHONE:
810-733-7250
Ask to speak to Candy Leitheim, Volunteer Manager
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TRAINING:
September 2nd
– 30th, 2008 Tuesday
evenings 5 week session and
October 22nd – November
19th, 2008 Wednesday
mornings 5 week session
Call Candy at 810-733-7250
to register
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Volunteers Needed
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Bereavement Volunteer
Provide supportive telephone contact/visits to assist bereaved individuals in talking about their loss and coping with the grief process
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Camp
Counselor
Assist with specialized
group activities at a
week-end overnight camp
designed for kids and
teens in coping with a
significant loss due to
death.
Camp Brave Heart
August
8th – 10th a week-end
overnight camp held at
Camp Copneconic in
Fenton
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What is
the time commitment for volunteers?
Because our services are available 24
hours, we can use volunteer help any
time of the day, which makes us a more
flexible place to volunteer for those
with hectic schedules. We do require a
minimum of four hours once a week Your
time is a gift to us, and we want to
work around your availability.
What kinds of things do volunteers do?
We currently have needs for volunteers
in the following areas:
Hospice patient sitter – relieve primary
caregivers by providing companion,
assistance with a meal, light
housekeeping, or personal care for
patients, or just “being there”, for up
to four hours once a week
Hospice Residence Aide –Provide
assistance feeding patients,
companionship, participate in patient
social activities, and complete
gardening activities.
Bereavement Volunteer – provide
supportive telephone contact or visits
to assist bereaved individuals in
talking about their loss and coping with
the grief process.
Camp Counselors – Camp Braveheart is a
family-focused weekend camp for children
and teens who have experienced the death
of a loved one. Traditional fun is
combined with special activities
designed to teach coping skills, honor
memories, and offer friendships with
others who have had similar losses.
Social Workers, Teachers, Counselors,
Human Services students, needed.
Specialized training will be provided in
the weeks before camp.
Military Vets – Share experiences and
stories with terminally ill war
veterans, because of the common
connection, it is easier for a veteran
to open up and share with a fellow
veteran. Enrich someone’s life visiting
once a week.
Nightingale – Provide spiritual and
emotional support to patient/families
during the active dying process,
offering a tremendous gift; your time,
presence and comfort. As one vigil
volunteer so aptly expressed, “no one
should die alone”.
Share a Talent – If you have a special
talent that would benefit out
patients/residents (cosmetology, musical
abilities, etc,) we would love to
incorporate your gifts into our
programming.
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Hospice Respite - relieve primary caregivers by providing companionship, assistance with a meal, or personal care for patients/residents for up to four hours, once a week.
Hospice Residence Aide - provide assistance with meal preparation, feeding patients/residents, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, personal care for a hospice patient/resident, participate in patient/resident social activities, and complete gardening activities.
Office/Clerical - provide assistance with clerical work, bulk mailings, or special office projects.
Public Awareness - represent the organization at health fairs, public speaking engagements, etc., to promote our services and volunteerism, or help with fundraising events.
Bereavement Volunteer - provide supportive telephone contact to assist bereaved individuals in talking about their loss and coping with the grief process.
Share a Talent - If you have a special talent that would benefit our patients/residents (massage, cosmetology, musical abilities, etc.), we would love to incorporate your gifts into our programming.
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STORIES FROM VOLUNTEERS:
"I heard about Avalon Hospice through an assisted living center where my husband was staying. I wasn't happy with the kind of care he was getting there, so imagine how I felt when he got to come to this wonderful place! I have several positive memories of our time with Avalon Hospice. There was our nurse, Carole. She was Dave's nurse all night, and she was like a guardian angel. She continually came in and out of the room to help us and bring us pillows, blankets, or anything she could to make us comfortable. After his death, I said I wouldn't go back, but I found myself drawn to Avalon Hospice. I feel good about volunteering here, because it's making a difference in their life, and I know it's making others - the patients and their families - feel good, too. I know if I start to get down, I can call on the staff and say, "I need help!" and someone's there for me. I really feel like my experiences can help other people while helping me to heal, too. "
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