Hospice of the Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
Organization Mission
Hospice of the Valley is a not-for-profit agency, serving Arizona since 1977, and is "Arizona's leading provider of end-of-life care." Volunteers "provide an extra layer of compassion to patients who may be lonely" and give family caregivers a needed break. (Note: the user's spelling "Hopsice" is a typo.) PhoenixchamberPhoenixchamber
Age Restrictions
Adult volunteers must be 18 years of age or older (and/or no longer in high school). Teen volunteers must be high school students under 18 (Teen Volunteer and Teens in Nursing tracks). Patient-companion volunteers are generally 18+. Hov
Application Process
Submit an online application, selecting the appropriate category (Adult, Teen, Teens in Nursing, New Song Center, or Ryan House pediatrics). Attend orientation/training (adult orientation classes run ~9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; teen training offered in October, February, and June). Advance application is required. Teens commit to ~2 hours/week; high-school seniors with 50+ service hours may apply for the Teen Scholarship Program. Contact: 602-636-6336 or volunteeropportunities@hov.org. Phoenixchamber
Description of Volunteer Service
Volunteers visit and comfort patients — reading, singing, listening, running errands, and offering companionship — and give respite to caregivers. Other roles include administrative support, sewing, the Pet Connections (pet therapy) program, White Dove Thrift Shoppes, special events, and partnership roles at Ryan House (pediatric care). Hov
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