Volunteer: Volunteer Photographer for FamiliesA picture can last a lifetime. When a patient is in their final stage of life, many family members request to have photos taken of their family altogether one last time. We would love for these families to be able to cherish the memory of their loved one. Any level of photographer is welcome. Families appreciate this action so much. Photographer must have their own equipment and, and be able to edit and deliver images to clients in a timely manner. This will be on a need basis only. Agency: Rivercross Healthcare A picture can last a lifetime. When a patient is in their final stage of life, many family members request to have photos taken of their family altogether one last time. We would love for these families to be able to cherish the memory of their loved one. Any level of photographer is welcome. Families appreciate this action so much. Photographer must have their own equipment and, and be able to edit and deliver images to clients in a timely manner. This will be on a need basis only. Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hospice supply volunteerRivercross Hospice is seeking a volunteer or two who can assist the team with packing supplies for staff out in the field, organize the supply room, and other various tasks. We are looking for a volunteer who can help out 2x a week for 2-3 hours at a time. Volunteer will need to have a consistent schedule and communication with the volunteer coordinator. This "behind-the-scenes" volunteer plays a crucial role in ensuring our team is properly equipped with the necessary supplies to provide care for our patients! Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Rivercross Hospice is seeking a volunteer or two who can assist the team with packing supplies for staff out in the field, organize the supply room, and other various tasks. We are looking for a volunteer who can help out 2x a week for 2-3 hours at a time. Volunteer will need to have a consistent schedule and communication with the volunteer coordinator. This "behind-the-scenes" volunteer plays a crucial role in ensuring our team is properly equipped with the necessary supplies to provide care for our patients! Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Rivercross Hospice Companionship VolunteerIf you are looking for an opportunity to provide some companionship and make a difference in people's lives, consider volunteering with us! Companionship with a patient can look like any of the following: Sitting with and talkingReading books, poems or the Bible to themWalking with themDoing a puzzle togetherPlaying Bingo together at a facility Doing a painting or craft together Scribing letters for the patient to family membersPlaying an instrument for themListening to music together Watching a show togetherAny time spent with them is greatly appreciated by patients and their family. Patient companionship can also provide respite for caregivers, if they need a break to go run errands, get groceries or just have some alone time after caring for their loved one all day. FAQ's: Can I choose what companionship activities I'd like to do? Yes!Can I volunteer around my work/school schedule? Yes! Patients can have visitors throughout the days, evenings and weekends.How often would I need to volunteer? As often as you'd like. You can do once a month, twice a month or weekly if you'd like. Can I shadow someone first to see if it would be a good fit? Yes, email me and we can set this up!How long would I have to commit to volunteering? As long as you'd like.Is medical training required? No.Would we have to do any personal care for the patients (including eating, bathing, etc)? No. This is not allowed to be done by our volunteers.What if they ask me a question and I don't know the answer? You can call the Rivercross 24/7 line or direct them to a nurse.Do we have to be vaccinated? No!Do we have to have a valid driver's license and car insurance? Yes.Have more questions? Give me a shout! Agency: Rivercross Healthcare If you are looking for an opportunity to provide some companionship and make a difference in people's lives, consider volunteering with us! Companionship with a patient can look like any of the following: Sitting with and talkingReading books, poems or the Bible to themWalking with themDoing a puzzle togetherPlaying Bingo together at a facility Doing a painting or craft together Scribing letters for the patient to family membersPlaying an instrument for themListening to music together Watching a show togetherAny time spent with them is greatly appreciated by patients and their family. Patient companionship can also provide respite for caregivers, if they need a break to go run errands, get groceries or just have some alone time after caring for their loved one all day. FAQ's: Can I choose what companionship activities I'd like to do? Yes!Can I volunteer around my work/school schedule? Yes! Patients can have visitors throughout the days, evenings and weekends.How often would I need to volunteer? As often as you'd like. You can do once a month, twice a month or weekly if you'd like. Can I shadow someone first to see if it would be a good fit? Yes, email me and we can set this up!How long would I have to commit to volunteering? As long as you'd like.Is medical training required? No.Would we have to do any personal care for the patients (including eating, bathing, etc)? No. This is not allowed to be done by our volunteers.What if they ask me a question and I don't know the answer? You can call the Rivercross 24/7 line or direct them to a nurse.Do we have to be vaccinated? No!Do we have to have a valid driver's license and car insurance? Yes.Have more questions? Give me a shout! Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bedside vigil volunteer - WichitaRivercross Healthcare is seeking bedside vigil volunteers to provide support to patients and families in the last days as patients transition. Bedside vigils can assist with running errands for family members, providing relief so they know the patient isn't alone, provide a listening ear for loved ones of the patient, and other various tasks. The most important part of being a bedside vigil volunteer is to ensure the patient is in a comfortable and quiet environment. The volunteer should encourage the family to play soft music for the patient, talk in soft tones, and make other suggestions to ensure the patient has a peaceful transition from this life into the next. Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Rivercross Healthcare is seeking bedside vigil volunteers to provide support to patients and families in the last days as patients transition. Bedside vigils can assist with running errands for family members, providing relief so they know the patient isn't alone, provide a listening ear for loved ones of the patient, and other various tasks. The most important part of being a bedside vigil volunteer is to ensure the patient is in a comfortable and quiet environment. The volunteer should encourage the family to play soft music for the patient, talk in soft tones, and make other suggestions to ensure the patient has a peaceful transition from this life into the next. Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67202 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bedside vigil volunteer - WichitaRivercross Healthcare is seeking bedside vigil volunteers to provide support to patients and families in the last days as patients transition. Bedside vigils can assist with running errands for family members, providing relief so they know the patient isn't alone, provide a listening ear for loved ones of the patient, and other various tasks. The most important part of being a bedside vigil volunteer is to ensure the patient is in a comfortable and quiet environment. The volunteer should encourage the family to play soft music for the patient, talk in soft tones, and make other suggestions to ensure the patient has a peaceful transition from this life into the next. Bedside vigil volunteer hours are contingent upon the patient needs. Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Rivercross Healthcare is seeking bedside vigil volunteers to provide support to patients and families in the last days as patients transition. Bedside vigils can assist with running errands for family members, providing relief so they know the patient isn't alone, provide a listening ear for loved ones of the patient, and other various tasks. The most important part of being a bedside vigil volunteer is to ensure the patient is in a comfortable and quiet environment. The volunteer should encourage the family to play soft music for the patient, talk in soft tones, and make other suggestions to ensure the patient has a peaceful transition from this life into the next. Bedside vigil volunteer hours are contingent upon the patient needs. Agency: Rivercross Healthcare Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 67202 Allow Groups: No |