Hospice Massage Volunteer

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Description

Update: Visiting Nurses requires Hospice Volunteers to provide proof of Covid vaccination prior to serving patients.

 

What:

Volunteer HOSPICE MASSAGE Therapists (or related touch therapy)

Provide volunteer massage for our hospice patients who will deeply benefit from this volunteer service.

 

When:

Once time, once a month or more often as your schedule allows.

Most hospice patients benefit from twice a month to once a week visits but volunteer around your schedule and availability.

Massages typically take place in the patient's home or nursing facility. Typical visit time is 30min-1hour.

 

Requirements:

Application/Interview

Training in modality and comfort working around patient's physical restrictions and understanding of contraindications.

Not needed: massage table or chair.

*Massage will take place in/on client surroundings: on couch, bed or chair/wheelchair.  Massages can be clothed or semi-clothed. Simple, light Swedish-style massage is most typically requested. Full body massages not requested. Site specific.

Find added purpose and fulfillment in your field through hospice massage.