Volunteer: Veteran Volunteer - VNA & HospiceVNA is a proud member of the We Honor Veterans network, a partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs with the Hospice and Palliative Care initiative. www.wehonorveterans.org Locally, VNA & Hospice is the first community member to be part of the United Veterans Council. www.uvc-mc.com Through their Veteran to Veteran volunteer program they connect Veteran volunteers within the community with Veterans who are currently on hospice to promote camaraderie and improve end of life care. As a Veteran volunteer, you may provide fellow veterans a final opportunity to be honored, conduct pinning ceremonies, and/or share your stories together! Sites are in Monterey, Salinas, King City and Hollister. Agency: Central Coast VNA & Hospice VNA is a proud member of the We Honor Veterans network, a partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs with the Hospice and Palliative Care initiative. www.wehonorveterans.org Locally, VNA & Hospice is the first community member to be part of the United Veterans Council. www.uvc-mc.com Through their Veteran to Veteran volunteer program they connect Veteran volunteers within the community with Veterans who are currently on hospice to promote camaraderie and improve end of life care. As a Veteran volunteer, you may provide fellow veterans a final opportunity to be honored, conduct pinning ceremonies, and/or share your stories together! Sites are in Monterey, Salinas, King City and Hollister. Agency: Central Coast VNA & Hospice Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 93933 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: VNA Pet Therapy VolunteerDo you have an awesome therapy dog?
This is you and your therapeutic pup's time to shine as a VNA Pet Therapy Volunteer!
Volunteers are responsible for providing therapeutic non-medical support as needed to hospice patients and family members! This program aims to help relieve stress, provide comfort and increase the well-being of both patients and their support systems. Human Qualifications: Completes the application packet, interview, volunteer training, health screen, background check, volunteer and dog receive personal VNA identification badge including name and picture, completes in-field volunteer training. Volunteer has a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and vehicle. Is in agreement with the hospice mission and philosophy and demonstrates capabilities, commitment, and drive to fulfill its goals with enthusiasm. Demonstrates acuity in the following: teamwork, communication, respect for individual belief systems, confidentiality, punctuality, reliability, empathy, and emotional health. Therapy Dog Qualifications: Certification of good health from veterinarian, current health records, current vaccination requirements, fecal salmonella test (negative results required for admission), all updated annually. Current rabies, distemper or titer, hepatitis or titer, leptospirosis or titer, parainfluenza or titer, parvovirus or titer, fecal, heartworm, type of heartworm medications. Behavior certification & current membership at Therapy Dogs International. Dogs must be at least 2 years old, or at the discretion of the certified evaluator, show proper acceptance of strangers, walk on a loose lead, able to walk through a crowd, sit and permit petting. Dogs must show no resentment, extreme shyness, panic, barking, nor aggressiveness. They must show no more than casual interest in another dog or distractions. Dogs must be bathed and groomed within 24 hours of the visit. The owner is responsible for cleaning up any elimination mishaps that occur inside or outside the patient location. Be prepared to remove any solid waste and dispose of properly. Bring a container from which your dog can drink. Click for more info!Agency: Central Coast VNA & Hospice Do you have an awesome therapy dog?
This is you and your therapeutic pup's time to shine as a VNA Pet Therapy Volunteer!
Volunteers are responsible for providing therapeutic non-medical support as needed to hospice patients and family members! This program aims to help relieve stress, provide comfort and increase the well-being of both patients and their support systems. Human Qualifications: Completes the application packet, interview, volunteer training, health screen, background check, volunteer and dog receive personal VNA identification badge including name and picture, completes in-field volunteer training. Volunteer has a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and vehicle. Is in agreement with the hospice mission and philosophy and demonstrates capabilities, commitment, and drive to fulfill its goals with enthusiasm. Demonstrates acuity in the following: teamwork, communication, respect for individual belief systems, confidentiality, punctuality, reliability, empathy, and emotional health. Therapy Dog Qualifications: Certification of good health from veterinarian, current health records, current vaccination requirements, fecal salmonella test (negative results required for admission), all updated annually. Current rabies, distemper or titer, hepatitis or titer, leptospirosis or titer, parainfluenza or titer, parvovirus or titer, fecal, heartworm, type of heartworm medications. Behavior certification & current membership at Therapy Dogs International. Dogs must be at least 2 years old, or at the discretion of the certified evaluator, show proper acceptance of strangers, walk on a loose lead, able to walk through a crowd, sit and permit petting. Dogs must show no resentment, extreme shyness, panic, barking, nor aggressiveness. They must show no more than casual interest in another dog or distractions. Dogs must be bathed and groomed within 24 hours of the visit. The owner is responsible for cleaning up any elimination mishaps that occur inside or outside the patient location. Be prepared to remove any solid waste and dispose of properly. Bring a container from which your dog can drink. Click for more info!Agency: Central Coast VNA & Hospice Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 93942 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Visiting Volunteer
Central Coats VNA & Hospice - Visiting Volunteer
Visiting Volunteers are a special group who provide direct, non-medical support services to palliative and hospice patients and their families. Volunteers will work alongside our team of clinical professionals with activities such as: Companionship Respite Care for Families & Caregivers Light Meal Preparation Reading Running Errands Light Housekeeping Keeping vigil with patients and families during their final days and hoursPlease fill out a Volunteer Application! Agency: Central Coast VNA & Hospice
Central Coats VNA & Hospice - Visiting Volunteer
Visiting Volunteers are a special group who provide direct, non-medical support services to palliative and hospice patients and their families. Volunteers will work alongside our team of clinical professionals with activities such as: Companionship Respite Care for Families & Caregivers Light Meal Preparation Reading Running Errands Light Housekeeping Keeping vigil with patients and families during their final days and hoursPlease fill out a Volunteer Application! Agency: Central Coast VNA & Hospice Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 93940 Allow Groups: No |