Bilingual Patient Companion Volunteer in the San Diego Backcountry

Do you want to unlock the unlock life's biggest secrets? Be a Patient Companion Volunteer with the Elizabeth Hospice and gain a deeper understanding of the things that really matter. We offer all the training and support you need to be of service in a profound way. You will join a highly engaged team of volunteers and clinical professionals focused on relieving suffering and celebrating life. If you speak Spanish, Tagalog, or another language - our patients need you! Having a volunteer who speaks the patient’s native language can make a world of difference. Patient companions volunteers can expect: Interactions with hospice patients who have a variety of life stories and experiences To make home-based patient visits - wherever the patients call home (traditional houses and long term care facilities) To be called upon for up to 4 hours a week of service Opportunities to practice empathy and compassionate listening A fascinating education about end-of-life issues and goals To provide practical and emotional support to families and hospice patients To gain new friendships and connections To develop knowledge and understanding that improves their own relationships and lives Interested applicants should contact The Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer Department for an invitation to attend our free, no-obligation 1-hour video/phone Volunteer Orientation session. Contact Claytie Mason View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io) for more information or to reserve a space in our Volunteer Orientation. The Elizabeth Hospice