Volunteers Do you have the gift of time and presence to share? Lending a Caring Hand Grane Hospice Care employs compassionate and caring adults to volunteer either individually or as a group. Volunteers can expect becoming a member of a specialized group of healthcare professionals whose purpose is to make hospice patients as comfortable and full filled as possible during the end of their lives. There are many different ways to volunteer: sharing music, holding hands, pet therapy, reading aloud, or just taking the time to listen. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others with Grane Hospice Care, please submit the Volunteer Application below. Our Volunteer Coordinator in your area will be in touch with you to speak about this inspiring opportunity and to answer any questions. Volunteer Requirements Criminal Background Check Completion of Appropriate Training Two step TB Test (Direct Patient Care volunteers only) Drug Screening (Direct Patient Care Volunteers only) Weekly Check-Ins (Direct Patient Care Volunteers only) Good organization for tracking hours, mileage and care Please note: the Background Check, TB test and Drug Screening are covered by Grane Hospice and we reimburse for mileage and craft expenses. Volunteer Application Please complete the fields below "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Email* Phone* Address Street Address Address Line 2 City Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Date of Birth* Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Year 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 Are you 18 or older?* Yes No Have you ever pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a crime other than a misdemeanor?* Yes No Have you been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least 10 years? Proof of PA Residency Necessary?* Yes No Which Grane Hospice location would you be volunteering? Grane Hospice Pittsburgh - 260 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Grane Hospice Altoona - 115 Union Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 Grane Hospice Camp Hill - 1200 Camp Hill Bypass, Suite 205, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Grane Hospice York - 1010 Plymouth Road, York PA 17402 Grane Hospice King of Prussia - 1012 West 9th Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Emergency Contact Name First Last Relationship to Applicant Phone Please provide two personal references (excluding family members) Person 1 First Last Relationship to Applicant Phone Person 2 First Last Relationship to Applicant Phone Skills Do you speak any languages other than English? Yes No Do you have any special talents that our patients would be able to enjoy? (i.e. musician, gardening, art, etc.) Yes No Areas of Interest for Volunteering Please check all that apply: Art Therapy - Display your artistic abilities or assist patients with their artistic expressions. Bereavement - Supporting family members after the loss of a loved one through cards, phone calls or visits. Caretaker Relief - Provide companionship for a patient while the full-time caretaker takes a break from his or her patient. Clerical - Office assistance with filing, creating Admission/Consent Packets, copying, mailings, etc. These tasks can be completed in the office or your own home. Crafts - Create hand-made items for the comfort & happiness of patients, including cards, lap blankets, floral arrangements, etc. Direct Patient Care - Provide friendly, non-medical visits. Read, talk with, hold hands or take patients outdoors. Attend events - Schools, Churches or Community Outreach groups can share time or gifts with our patients through musical performances, encouragement cards, visits, etc. Music Therapy - Play your instrument or use your voice in song for the pleasure of our patients. Patient Support - Placing phone calls, messages, etc. Pet Therapy - Share your trained dog with our patients who are animal lovers. (The minimum of a Canine Good Citizen Certification desired.) Tuck-in Call - Friendly weekly phone calls to home patients to say hello and inquire about their medication & supply needs prior to a weekend or holiday. Veterans - If you are interested in working specifically with those who served in our military Vigil - Share your comforting presence with a family & our patients in the final hours of their earthly life. Relevant Experience Education/Work Experience Volunteer End of Life How did you hear about Grane Hospice Care? Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No Do you have a preference to visit a specific gender? Male Female Any gender Do you have any allergies? Yes No Declaration of Consent I hereby certify that the statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that by submitting this application I authorize inquiries to be made concerning my employment, character and public records in determining suitability as a volunteer. Consent* I agree to this policy. CAPTCHA We Need Your Help Ongoing training and support are provided as you embark on this meaningful journey. Thank you for your interest in Grane Hospice Care and have a great day! Subscribe to Our Newsletter Useful updates provided to you from Grane Hospice Care Subscribe Grane Hospice Care provides Comfort for the Body, Mind, and Soul through unique, individualized and professional care plans allowing you to live comfortably in your home, surrounded by loved ones. 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