Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Prince William

COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS

Capital Caring Health is seeking Prince William volunteers to provide companionship for patients and families of those in hospice care. Volunteers provide companionship, play cards, read books, prepare light meals, run errands and provide respite so the primary caregiver has an opportunity to take a breath and reenergize.

Capital Caring Health is a non-profit health care organization providing care to over 1200 patient daily in Virginia, Maryland and DC; we never turn anyone away based on inability to pay. We are committed to providing compassionate care, and our volunteers are at the core of this mission.

Capital Caring Health is seeking volunteers to visit patients facing a life limiting prognosis. Volunteers visit patients where they call home; residential homes, assisted living or nursing homes throughout Prince William County. Hospice volunteers will be fully trained and receive the support necessary to be successful. Those who speak other languages, particularly Spanish are especially needed!

Volunteers at Capital Caring Health receive orientation, background checks, ongoing education opportunities, ID badge and the opportunity to be part of an incredible team of professionals.

Must be 18 years old and have a compassionate heart. Must be available to commit 1 year of service with 6-10 volunteers hours per month.

Capital Caring Health is seeking certified dogs (with their owners) to provide friendly visits to our hospice patients and their families. Dogs needs to be certified by a dog certifying organization and must be current on shots and dog license.

Pets bring much love and comfort to those facing life limiting illnesses. These furry pets bring great joy to hospice patients.

Please consider sharing your pet with a hospice patient. Contact Shannon White at swhite1@capitalcaring.org

Must be 18 or older and be able to commit to at least a year serving 6-10 hours per month.

Everyone can do something to show our Veterans how much we appreciate their service. 

What will you do?

You can provide camaraderie to veterans patients that only a fellow veteran can provide.  You can deliver our Capital Caring Health Veteran Certificate to our veteran patients. Assist with/perform Veteran’s Recognition Ceremonies for patients who are veterans. Facilitate acquisition of VA and other benefits. Participate in the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project by recording their military history and submitting to the National Archives.

 

Capital Caring Health is seeking Prince William County volunteers to provide respite and companionship for patients and families of those in hospice care. Volunteers provide companionship, play cards, read books, prepare light meals, run errands and provide respite so the primary caregiver has an opportunity to take a breath and reenergize. Email Diana at Dioanid@capitalcaring.org

Some more information: We are looking for you because several of our Capital Caring Health social workers and nurses are asking for items to help with anxiety, pain, and isolation. Research shows tactile stimulation can help to "center" or refocus those in pain, those who are experiencing anxiety or those with dementia.

Sensory quilts, blankets, twiddle muffs and aprons- I can’t express how comforting these items are to patients who are in pain or anxious, we anticipate in the next few months we will see an increase in the need for these. These can be made a variety of ways and with a variety of items, creativity is endless here.