-- A blog of the Office of Leadership, Service and Engagement --

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Work with Odyssey HealthCare (Hospice)

Odyssey HealthCare is seeking volunteers who will be part of a team who recognize that psychological, spiritual, social services, as well as medical/clinical care, can contribute to an improved quality of life for patients near the end of life.

Minimum commitment of 2 times a month!

· Patient Visit Volunteer -- Visiting our patients to provide companionship and support through conversation, leisure activities or by being a supportive presence.

· Special Projects -- Complete special projects at our office, or in the comfort of your home. Projects may include: baking cookies, preparing packets or completing craft projects, just to name a few. This is a great option for students who want to work as a group!

· Bereavement Volunteer -- Provide bereavement support in a variety of ways, such as phone calls, emails, funeral visits or visiting the family.

· Administrative Volunteer -- Provide office support through clerical duties, such as data entry, filing, or phone calling.

· Professional Volunteer -- Use your education and/or area of expertise to aide our program. Assignments may include: marketing, legal projects, massage therapy, music therapy, pet therapy etc.

Call Emily at 847-718-0517 or email: eschwadron@odsyhealth.com to get involved.

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