Bereavement Volunteers Needed.
Volunteers are needed to support the bereavement programs and services offered by Haven, including:
- One-on-one outreach contacts to support families through telephone calls and mailings,
- Work alongside of trained professionals to meet the bereavement needs of the community at large,
- Work with families who have experienced the loss of a loved one,
- Spend a day at Camp Safe Haven (one of our bereavement programs) which nurtures children and youth who have lost a loved one (This is a free day camp for young children and overnight camp for youth which is offered free to any children in 18 counties)
Skills Desired:
- Compassion and Empathy
- Ability to listen and validate feelings
- Attention to detail - may assist with writing observation reports
- Perfect volunteer position for a retired or active counselor or social worker
Additional Details:
- Training will be provided.
- Volunteers will attend an orientation and training session.
- Monday through Friday, 2 hour shift preferred, but can be flexible with your schedule.
Benefits:
- Rewarding service opportunity -- Directly helping those in need.
- Being part of a team dedicated to helping others in our community.
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Recognition.
- Volunteer Holiday Party.
About Haven
www.beyourhaven.org
Mission. Honoring life by providing comfort, care and compassion to those we serve.
Vision. Haven will be the choice for end-of-life and palliative care through the passionate pursuit of excellence and innovation.
Beliefs. At Haven, we believe that every day is a gift, hospice is about living, no one should suffer, and our staff and volunteers are the difference.
Beliefs. At Haven, we believe that every day is a gift, hospice is about living, no one should suffer, and our staff and volunteers are the difference.
Core Values. Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical, Service-Driven.
