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VILLA MARIA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL & NURSING CENTER, 1050 NE 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161
CONTACT: June Zanetti, x 6112, (305) 891-8850 (Fax (305-891-3361)
DESCRIPTION: Visitation with residents, one on one; Silver Spoons Feeding Program; nursing; social work; pastoral care
HOURS NEEDED: Seven days a week
COMMENTS: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. 75-hour commitment. Orientation is held the second Saturday of each month except December.

VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE, (Offices throughout Miami-Dade County)
CONTACT: Cathy Agosti, Volunteer Manager, (305) 576-9333, (305) 275-9944, or 1-954-704-2752. (Fax: 954-704-2029)
DESCRIPTION: Vitas offers terminally ill patients and their families a support system to deal with their illness in a dignified and caring way.
OPPORTUNITIES: Caring individuals needed in various hospitals, nursing homes, and patients' homes to help people who are terminally ill for friendly visiting, respite care, home assistance, etc. Opportunities all over Miami-Dade County. After attending 8-hour training session, you will be placed as close to your home as possible.
HOURS NEEDED: Flexible schedule, program operates 24 hours a day. Patients can be visited Mon.-Sun. from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
COMMENTS: This is a wonderful opportunity that guarantees great experience and meaningful work that will enrich your life. Trainings are held one Saturday a month (call immediately to find out about upcoming trainings!). After training, you will be placed according to your schedule and location. Cathy loves M-DCC students and will take great care of you. A commitment of at least 2 hours per week for at least one semester is required! *VITAS is now in partnership with AmeriCorps. If student devotes 20 hrs/wk (900 hrs/yr), they are eligible to receive a volunteer award of $2,300