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Volunteers

Volunteers are special people who enhance the quality of life for the hospice patient and the caregiver. They are men and women of all ages who give of the gift of time to assist with patient care and family support.

Volunteers receive training that equips them to provide emotional and physical help where needed.  They set their own level of commitment based on their available time, whether it's evenings, days, weekends, or even seasonal. 

   What does a Volunteer do?
  • Visits the patient as a companion
  • Reads
  • Bakes birthday cakes
  • Helps patient write memoirs
  • Sings, plays music
  • Housework
  • Child care
  • Runs errands
  • General Hospice office help
  • Cooks for the patient
  • Provides respite care so that caregiver has some free time
  • Sends cards, make phone calls
  • Fix hair, provide manicures
  • Yard work
  • Just hold a hand
  • And so much more...

Call our office or print a volunteer application  

 

“Our family would like to tell you how much we greatly appreciated your help at the end of our Dad’s illness. You all were truly angels to us and our Mom. We will never forget your servants’ hearts.”   From the family of a patient