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Veteran Companion Storyteller

Gentiva Hospice - Mecklenburg · Charlotte, NC, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Description
We Honor Veterans
Gentiva Hospice

is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions which include everything from Companionship Volunteers to helping with administrative duties in our offices. Training will be provided.
We Honor Veterans

serves as an additional support to patients whom are Veterans and, families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including companionship and socialization to patients. We offer pinning ceremonies and certificates bedside to our Veteran Patients.
Our Veteran volunteers provide companionship at a patient’s bedside, to running errands, and from assisting with creating gifts for patients and their families.
Hold a hand, share a story
Make phone calls
Listen, read, or sing
Make gifts for patients
Run errands or perform light housekeeping
Share flowers, bake, or garden
Send a card
Attend community events
We currently have patients in
Forsyth County
Iredell County
Alexander County
Catawba County
Davidson County
Gaston County
Lincoln County
Mecklenburg County
Rowan County
Wilkes County
Yadkin County
Davie County