Neighbors helping neighbors – that is what
volunteering at Hospice is all about.
Hospice volunteers
bring companionship and support to those facing the
challenges of a life-limiting illness. Volunteers
run errands and assist a patient or family member
with many other basic activities. Occasionally, when
a caregiver needs to leave the house for a short
time, a volunteer stays with the patient so the
caregiver knows that their loved one is not alone
while they are away. Volunteers carefully listen to
both patient and family, whether in the patient’s own
home, in an assisted-living facility, or in a
nursing home.
Hospice volunteers also provide support to the
families for up to thirteen (13) months following a patient’s death.
Other volunteers play an integral role behind the
scenes at Hospice. Each volunteer receives a job
description detailing expectations for the assigned
position.
All volunteers must attend a basic orientation to
familiarize themselves with Hospice. This
training allows volunteers to choose their specific
area of service.
If you would like to participate in this caring
organization, please contact our Volunteer
Coordinator.
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