Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunity: Haircare Services for Hospice Patients

Location:  various locations as assigned 

Are you passionate about providing comfort and care to others? We are looking for compassionate and skilled volunteers to offer haircare services to our hospice patients. Your talent for styling and your heart for service can make a meaningful difference in someone’s final days.

Position Summary: Haircare volunteers provide grooming services to individuals in end of life. Through their skills and compassion, they help by providing haircuts, styling, and grooming services to individuals with terminal illnesses in the end of their life.

Key Responsibilities:

Haircutting and Styling: Provide professional haircuts, trims, and styling services to clients according to their preferences and needs. Grooming Services: Offer additional grooming services such as beard trims, mustache shaping, and eyebrow grooming as requested by clients.

Qualifications:

Barbering/Hairstyling License: Possession of a valid barbering or hairstyling license issued by the appropriate regulatory authority.Compassion: Genuine empathy and compassion for individuals facing terminal illnesses in the end of their life with a commitment to treating all clients with dignity and respect. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse populations. Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment, responding effectively to the unique needs and circumstances of each client. Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling volunteer duties as scheduled and maintaining professionalism at all times.

Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling, with volunteers typically asked to commit to a minimum of one shift per week, based on availability.

Benefits:

Fulfilling an opportunity to use professional skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Personal satisfaction from helping individuals feel confident, valued, and empowered through grooming services. Connection to a supportive community of volunteers and staff dedicated to serving those in need. Recognition and appreciation from clients, colleagues, and the broader community for volunteer service.Elderly and Elderly Veteran Population 

How to Apply: Interested individuals should apply at CORUS HEALTH - Hospice Volunteer , or Corus Health at 505-828-0232 to inquire about volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Barbers/Hairstylists and to receive information on the application process, training requirements, and availability of assignments.

*a background check, Tuberculosis Testing (TB), and Opportunity specific training are required for this role, as it is in direct contact with patients and families, and they are provided by Corus Health.*

Position Title: Hospice Volunteer

Location: Corus Health and Hospice

Position Summary: Hospice volunteers provide compassionate support and companionship to patients and their families facing terminal illnesses. They offer emotional support, practical assistance, and companionship to enhance the quality of life for patients in their final stages. Volunteers work under the guidance of the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and adhere to the organization's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Companionship: Spend quality time with patients, engaging in conversation, reading, playing games, or simply providing a comforting presence.Emotional Support: Offer a listening ear and provide emotional support to patients and their families as they navigate the challenges of terminal illness and end-of-life care.Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Help patients with basic tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, running errands, or accompanying them to appointments.Respite Care: Provide temporary relief to primary caregivers by staying with the patient to allow family members to take a break or attend to their own needs.Legacy Projects: Assist patients in creating memory books, recording life stories, or engaging in activities that help them leave a legacy for their loved ones.

 Qualifications:

Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patients' privacy.Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling volunteer duties as scheduled.Completion of online hospice volunteer training program (provided by the hospice organization).

Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling; volunteers are typically asked to commit to a minimum of 1 hours per week, with the option to increase involvement based on availability.

Training: Completion of online hospice volunteer training program, which covers topics such as the philosophy of hospice care, communication skills, grief and loss, and practical caregiving techniques.

Benefits:

Fulfilling experience providing meaningful support to individuals and families during a challenging time.Opportunities for personal growth and development through training and hands-on experience.Recognition and appreciation from patients, families, and hospice staff.Certificate of completion and reference letter provided upon request.

How to Apply: Interested individuals should contact the volunteer coordinator at 505-828-0232 for more information.

 
This is not a paid position; Hospice Volunteers do no give medications or perform other nursing duties.

*a background check, Tuberculosis Testing (TB), and Opportunity specific training are required for this role, as it is in direct contact with patients and families, and they are provided by Corus Health. *

Position Title: Hospice Volunteer

Location: Corus Health and Hospice

Position Summary: Hospice volunteers provide compassionate support and companionship to patients and their families facing terminal illnesses. They offer emotional support, practical assistance, and companionship to enhance the quality of life for patients in their final stages. Volunteers work under the guidance of the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and adhere to the organization's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Companionship: Spend quality time with patients, engaging in conversation, reading, playing games, or simply providing a comforting presence. Emotional Support: Offer a listening ear and provide emotional support to patients and their families as they navigate the challenges of terminal illness and end-of-life care. Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Help patients with basic tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, running errands, or accompanying them to appointments. Respite Care: Provide temporary relief to primary caregivers by staying with the patient to allow family members to take a break or attend to their own needs. Legacy Projects: Assist patients in creating memory books, recording life stories, or engaging in activities that help them leave a legacy for their loved ones.

 Qualifications:

Compassionate and empathetic demeanor. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patients' privacy. Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling volunteer duties as scheduled. Completion of online hospice volunteer training program (provided by the hospice organization).

Time Commitment: Flexible scheduling; volunteers are typically asked to commit to a minimum of 1 hours per week, with the option to increase involvement based on availability.

Training: Completion of online hospice volunteer training program, which covers topics such as the philosophy of hospice care, communication skills, grief and loss, and practical caregiving techniques.

Benefits:

Fulfilling experience providing meaningful support to individuals and families during a challenging time. Opportunities for personal growth and development through training and hands-on experience. Recognition and appreciation from patients, families, and hospice staff. Certificate of completion and reference letter provided upon request.

How to Apply: Interested individuals should complete an application form available on the CORUS HEALTH - Hospice Volunteer or contact the volunteer coordinator at 505-828-0232 for more information.

 
This is not a paid position; Hospice Volunteers do no give medications or perform other nursing duties.

*a background check, Tuberculosis Testing (TB), and Opportunity specific training are required for this role, as it is in direct contact with patients and families, and they are provided by Corus Health. *