Hospice: Volunteer Services

An experience you won't want to miss!

Volunteers provide personal comfort and support in the manner of a family friend or friendly neighbor. They supplement the cares provided by Hospice staff to improve the quality of life for our patients and their families. Whether it be holding a hand and listening, taking a patient to their favorite place in the park, playing their favorite music, reading their favorite book, walking the dog, picking up the dry cleaning or giving family members a break from care giving, a trained volunteer is honored to serve!

What Hospice Volunteers Do

• Provide companionship.
• Provide a break for caregivers.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Transport/escort patient or family.
• Run errands.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare meals.
• Provide child care.
• Assist patient with life review projects such as making an oral history or photo albums for family.

If you would like a volunteer to help you or your family, please inform hospice staff at any time.

If you are interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer, please contact Pam Spurley at 930-7210.

You'll be so glad you did!

Hospice volunteers began a project in 2010 to provide care baskets to each Hospice family.  The baskets include literature about the dying and grieving processes, essentials like lotion and tissues, soothing music donated by Dr. Adam Dachman, and assorted other donated items.  Listen to WGLR radio interview about the project.