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Job description

Sponsored by Seasons Hospice Foundation and hosted by Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Pasco & Hernando County, Camp Kanagroo is a bereavement camp experience offered free of charge to children ages 5-17 in the community who have suffered the death of a loved one. Participants receive grief education and emotional support combined with fun day camp activities. This program is psychotherapy and creative arts therapy based. Led by dedicated professionals and trained volunteers from AccentCare Hospice, formerly Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Camp Kangaroo helps children feel less alone in their grief, provides them with a supportive environment to express their emotions, and helps them learn effective coping strategies. It gives an opportunity for children to find new meaning following the loss of their loved ones. Camp Kangaroo is a source of healing and fun for the children who need it most.

We need volunteers to support the AccentCare professional counselors by assisting with setting up, arts and crafts, helping with meals and snacks, assisting camper needs, photography, etc.

Interested in helping out? Sign up for our volunteer opportunity today!



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator?

A: To succeed as a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator, key technical skills include expertise in grief counseling, bereavement support, and knowledge of hospice care services. Essential soft skills include empathy, active listening, and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and provide emotional support to grieving individuals and families. These strengths enable Hospice Bereavement Coordinators to provide compassionate care and support, ultimately leading to improved patient and family outcomes and career advancement opportunities in the field of hospice care.

Q: What is the career path for a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator?

A: A Hospice Bereavement Coordinator's typical career progression involves starting as a Bereavement Support Specialist, providing direct support to grieving families, and advancing to a Bereavement Program Coordinator role, overseeing bereavement services and staff. Mid-level roles, such as Bereavement Program Manager, involve strategic planning, staff supervision, and community outreach, while senior roles, like Director of Bereavement Services, focus on program development, policy creation, and leadership. Key opportunities for skill development include counseling, group facilitation, and program management, which can lead to long-term career prospects in hospice administration, counseling, or non-profit leadership.



AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Pasco & Hernando County job posting for a Children's Two-Day Grief Camp - Volunteers Needed! in Spring Hill, FL with a salary of $22 to $31 Hourly with a map of Spring Hill location.