Hospice Volunteer - Heartland HospiceAt — Heartland Hospice

Opportunity Summary 

You will be giving back to the community as well as completing your college requirements.

You will provide company and moral, spiritual (if you choose to), and emotional support by reading, talking, playing games, listening to their favorite music, or watching TV.  People who have volunteered with Heartland Hospice share that they have been rewarded more than they were able to give.

You will get attached to the patients you visit and it will be an honor to have been part of their journey. Consider giving a little bit of your time and have your life changed forever!

Looking for those interested in social work, counseling, psychology, and working with older adults.

10 service learner spots

  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • Bilingual Desired
Opportunity Training 

Training will take a day and a half. A lot of the information will be given to you to read on your own time and the rest will be provided in our Monterey office.

You will be accompanied on your first visit with every patient to ensure there is a match and there is information provided as it becomes available. Meetings are organized to talk about the patients and any concerns that may arise as time goes by. Also, luncheons are provided and encouraged to attend to meet and greet other volunteers.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Some of our patients are in medical facilities and masks might be required. We ask that students are careful and aware of their surroundings.

Students may be working unsupervised with minor or other vulnerable populations. Most of our patients are vulnerable and need to be treated with care and compassion.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Interested students can contact Angie Ortega-Antillon, Volunteer Coordinator, at  angeles.ortegaantillon@promedica.org or 831-392-6756.

A background check, TB test, and HEP C vaccination proof is required.

You will essentially become an employee of Heartland Hospice and therefore go though the same steps as a paid employee.

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Monterey, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing