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Administrative Volunteers
Administrative Volunteers help out in our office located at 5280 Carroll Canyon
Road, in Sorrento Valley. The duties for this volunteer position may include making
bereavement packets, filing, typing, copying, faxing, computer work, collating
admission packets and various office duties.
Patient Care Volunteers
Volunteers in this area are assigned to provide support and companionship to
patients and families after completing the volunteer training course. Assignments
are available throughout San Diego County. These volunteers may do any number
of activities including reading, writing letters, running errands, shopping or just
“hanging out”. They are often a source of relief for family or caregivers.
Bereavement Volunteers
These volunteers, under the direction of the Bereavement Coordinator, make
scheduled phone calls to bereaved family and friends. They may also make
bereavement visits in the home, assist the Bereavement Coordinator with
Memorial Services, Bereavement Groups and other activities.
Special Project Volunteers
The Special Project Volunteers provide a variety of services for our patients.
Examples would include crafts, music therapy, pet therapy, calling patients to
check on them and any other specialty task that enhances quality of life.
- Ohr Ami offers members of the Jewish community the opportunity to fulfill
the mitzvah of
bikkur holim (visiting the sick) as Hospice volunteers.
- There are volunteer opportunities in your immediate area.
- We offer a free training program, tailored to fit your schedule.
- Ohr Ami welcomes the opportunity to coordinate with congregational
groups in providing support to patients and families who are affiliated
with a particular synagogue.
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