After eight months I got a phone call from a friend who had heard about a job, which she thought I might like to consider. I called the place she told me to and requested an application. When I received it, the job sounded too good to be true! The position was with a local non-profit organization associated with the hospital, and requiring the skills and experience that I had acquired in all my volunteer work. I applied for the position of Coordinator of The Spiritual Companioning Program, a part-time position with adequate pay. I applied and was granted an interview. I enjoyed the women I interviewed with, and the next morning I was offered the job.
I absolutely love this job! I find Spiritual Companions to volunteer their time with a low-income elder who has requested one. I interview the senior citizen and then find a volunteer who might be interested, and bring them together. I recruit, give workshops, hold meetings, and keep records and statistics for a wonderful staff, serving incredible seniors. I’m privileged to witness the transformation, which takes place when the older people have someone visiting them. Together they increase their spirituality…….and mine.
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