A SUCCESSFUL HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
Studies show that volunteerism transforms communities by meeting critical needs and maximizing resources, and leads to improved physical and mental health for those who give their time, effort, and expertise. Volunteering also provides opportunities to give back, cultivate new and existing skills, build friendships, and create connections for potential future involvement within an organization.
Companion Volunteer
Directly support an individual on hospice services in varied
settings such as in their home, in assisted living facilities, and in nursing facilities in the community. Provide companionship and emotional support, listen, offer your presence, hold hands, read aloud, play music, explore memories, look at family photos, write down or record a patient’s life stories, or relieve a family member or caregiver for an hour so they can take a break.
11th hour volunteer
Provide vigil presence during the final stages of a patient’s life
ensuring no patient dies alone. This includes sometimes providing relief at bedside for family members to get up and take a breather, or spending time directly supporting family members.
Administrative volunteer
Provide support in the office and for staff. Tasks as assigned such as creative projects, helping with events, mailings, filing, data entry, and more.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
Studies show that volunteerism transforms communities by meeting critical needs and maximizing resources, and leads to improved physical and mental health for those who give their time, effort, and expertise. Volunteering also provides opportunities to give back, cultivate new and existing skills, build friendships, and create connections for potential future involvement within an organization.
