Volunteer

Provided in the comfort of a patient’s home whether that be a private residence, nursing home, assisted living, or personal care home. Services are provided on an intermittent basis according to the plan of care. On call services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Examples of what this volunteer might do:

• Visit with patients to provide companionship and life review

• Simple arts and crafts

• Playing or singing soothing, comforting music to patients

• Provide relief to a patient’s family so they can get much needed rest or make a quick trip to the grocery store

• Run errands for patients and families

• Cut and style a patient’s hair

• Provide a supportive presence to patients during the final hours

• Provide spiritual support

Bereavement support is offered to help survivors cope with their loss and to facilitate the natural grief process.

Examples of what this volunteer might do:

Sew memory pillows from a patient’s favorite shirt that become a keepsake for the family

Bake and deliver a cake or pie to a family after the death of their loved one

Assist with newsletter mailings

Assist with planning and facilitating memorial services

Clerical volunteers provide additional office support by answering and making telephone calls, filing, and mailings.

Complimentary therapy volunteers are licensed and/or certified professionals who provide massage, music therapy, reflexology, reiki, pet therapy, and other approved services to hospice patients. Services are provided in the patient’s residence.