AseraCare Hospice is seeking volunteers can play a musical instrument and/or can sing and are interested in joining “Harmony of Hearts” a volunteer music outreach program.
“Harmony of Hearts” is a volunteer music outreach that brings peace to the dying and comfort to their families. The music outreach is to create therapeutic music to help brighten the last days/hours of life for patients. Volunteers can visit on their own or we can join together in groups of two or three and visit patients in the area, bringing them the gift of music.
Volunteers interested in this program must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers under 18 must be supervised by an adult. They must be able to play an instrument or be able to sing. Instruments with a soft and soothing sound are preferred such as guitar, autoharp or violin etc. This program is very open and flexible to those special people that are interested in helping others. Volunteers play an important role in providing social support and decreasing isolation that can so often occur for the terminally ill.
Volunteers are provided free training, a training certificate, and can work flexible hours that suit their individual schedules. Volunteer training blends ancient wisdom with contemporary practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
- Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with other
employees at all levels.
REQUIREMENTS
Volunteers must be able to attend a 12-hour orientation.
This includes a free complete background check, urine screen, and tuberculosis test. If you are a grieving a significant loss of a family member, we do ask that you wait twelve months after the death before commencing hospice volunteering.
To volunteer is truly a gift of the heart. If you are interested in this program and can play a musical instrument and/or sing, please call Emily Umbreit at (920) 497-4672.
