Make a Difference in Your Community, Volunteer at Topkare San Diego, CA
There are many ways to get involved with Topkare. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others. We have many opportunities for volunteers, both in our facility and out in the community.
What Is Topkare?
Topkare is all about providing quality care and compassion to our patients and their families. We're an interdisciplinary group of professionals who focus on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family.
We deliver comprehensive care that focuses on symptom management, coordination of care, communication and decision-making skills, and clarity about goals of treatment.
What It's Like to Volunteer with Us
As a volunteer, you will be a vital part of our team and play an important role in providing the best possible care for our patients.
Topkare volunteers play an important role in the plan of care. They’re able to keep patients company when family and friends are not able to be there, help with their administrative work, and much more.
At Topkare, you can expect to:
Make a difference in the lives of patients and families
Learn new things
Feel welcomed and appreciated
Be treated with respect
Make new friends
Volunteering at Topkare is a rewarding experience. You will have the opportunity to work with our patients and their families, providing them with support and care. Our volunteers are an important part of our team and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Find your place
Be the one who listens
Patient care
volunteers
Our patient care volunteers provide companionship and support to our patients and their families. They may also help with administrative tasks, errands, and light housekeeping. If you're someone who is amiable, patient, and enjoys spending time talking with people from all walks of life, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Be the one who helps
Office & administrative volunteers
Office and administrative volunteers help with various tasks, including answering phones, filing, data entry, and other clerical tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in an office setting.
Be the one who heals
Holistic therapy & healing arts volunteers
Holistic volunteers provide support in the areas of massage therapy, aromatherapy, and other alternative therapies. If you're interested in alternative therapies or want to pursue a career in this field, this is a great opportunity to get some experience.
Be the one who supports
Bereavement volunteers
Bereavement volunteers provide support to families who have lost a loved one. They may help with administrative tasks, errands, and light housekeeping. If you're an active listener who is compassionate and empathetic, this volunteer opportunity might be the perfect fit.
Be the one who witnesses
Loving Wings volunteers
Loving Wings volunteers provide support to patients who are approaching the end of their lives. They are specially trained to provide comfort and support to patients and their families. If you're compassionate and interested in end-of-life care, this is a fantastic way to get started while making a difference where it matters most.
Sea el que entienda
Hearts of Aztlán volunteers
Hearts of Aztlán volunteers provide support to Spanish-speaking patients and their families. They may help with administrative tasks and errands. They also play a vital role in providing emotional support to our patients and families, since they can communicate with them in their native language. If you want to exercise your Spanish language skills or help those in your community, this is a great opportunity.
Specialty volunteers
Hearts of Aztlán volunteers provide support to Spanish-speaking patients and their families. They may help with administrative tasks and errands. They also play a vital role in providing emotional support to our patients and families, since they can communicate with them in their native language. If you want to exercise your Spanish language skills or help those in your community, this is a great opportunity.
The Benefits of Volunteering with Topkare
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others. Choosing to do so with Topkare offers many benefits, including:
Hands-on experience in the hospice care field
The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families
A supportive and friendly environment
Professional development opportunities
The ability to exercise compassion and give back to your community
The chance to meet new people and make new friends
What to Expect from Us
Working with us means you'll learn lessons that will last a lifetime. You'll feel appreciated, respected and be a part of something special. Plus, you'll make new friends along the way. Before you get started, we'll teach you about:
The Topkare Community Experience
Hospice philosophy, mission, and vision training
The holistic services we provide
Patient-caregiver communication
Patient health and information privacy
Supporting patients and families in times of grief
Mental, emotional, and spiritual issues at the end of life
Appropriate boundaries between volunteers, patients, and families
How to Volunteer with Topkare hospice San Diego
Our community volunteers play an essential role in supporting our patients and families. Without them, we would not be able to provide the high level of care that we do.
If you want to join a team of truly dedicated individuals who are making a difference in the lives of our patients and families, please fill out our online application for our review. Then, we'll contact you with next steps.
We are so excited to share our program with you or answer any questions you may have.
Contact for Topkare Volunteer Services is:
Riley Myles, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 800-529-7029 Ext 5
Email: rmyles@topkare.com
Website: www.topkare.com
COVID-19 update
Due to COVID-19our visits to our patients are limited, however, we are looking for individuals who do want to work in office for various administrative duties. We also have virtual volunteer and remote volunteer opportunities available if preferred.
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place