Volunteer Service
Volunteerism is an inherent component of America's society, and hospice provides a unique opportunity for an individual to contribute to the comfort of the terminally ill and their families
The growth of hospice within the past few years and the nature of the hospice patient and family dictate the need for a large group of active volunteers.
Hospice volunteers give of their time and talents in a variety of ways. Providing companionship, friendly visiting, listening to concerns of the patient and family Assisting with errands (grocery shopping, prescriptions, supplies, banking, etc) Transporting patient/family to appointments Sitting with patients to give caregivers some reprieve Counseling office staff (special events, mailing, in-service groups, etc...)
A comprehensive volunteer program is held twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. It is important that the volunteer be acquainted with the focus and philosophy of hospice care.
Following training, a volunteer is placed in an assignment with which he/she is comfortable. In addition, offering time and talents as a volunteer means receiving much in return. It is a remarkable feeling to know one has enriched another's life.
For more information regarding the hospice volunteer programcall 714.260.0226
The growth of hospice within the past few years and the nature of the hospice patient and family dictate the need for a large group of active volunteers.
Hospice volunteers give of their time and talents in a variety of ways. Providing companionship, friendly visiting, listening to concerns of the patient and family Assisting with errands (grocery shopping, prescriptions, supplies, banking, etc) Transporting patient/family to appointments Sitting with patients to give caregivers some reprieve Counseling office staff (special events, mailing, in-service groups, etc...)
A comprehensive volunteer program is held twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. It is important that the volunteer be acquainted with the focus and philosophy of hospice care.
Following training, a volunteer is placed in an assignment with which he/she is comfortable. In addition, offering time and talents as a volunteer means receiving much in return. It is a remarkable feeling to know one has enriched another's life.
For more information regarding the hospice volunteer programcall 714.260.0226