Wildfires are devastating communities across California, causing more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes and threatening many more. The Camp Fire in Northern California -- one of three blazing across the state -- is the most destructive in state history. We want to ensure that, if you are in an affected community, you find access to shelter. And if you are looking to help with disaster relief efforts, you know the most effective ways to contribute.
Our Homestead Hospice volunteers help patients and their families with one of life's most important journeys through a wide variety of opportunities:
Direct Patient Contact - providing support to the families by providing a break for the caregiver, running errands, preparing meals, light housekeeping and emotional support. Or just holding someones hand.
Community Outreach - represent Homestead Hospice in the community, at health fairs, festivals, public speaking
Administrative support - fulfill clerical tasks such as filing, making phone calls, data entry, aiding in the day to day office duties to support our office operations
Clinical Support - volunteer RN's, Chaplains, Home Health Aides, Medical Social Workers, Physicians and others are needed, this can help toward your community service hours for your school programs.
Special Skills/Therapies - Massage, art, pet, other therapies. Provide language skills, hair dressing and other personal care needs
Bereavement Program - Bereavement volunteers provide support during the grieving process and assistance at annual memorial services
Junior and Teen Volunteers- To read to patients and to visit.
Comprehensive Training is Provided to All Homestead Hospice Volunteers free of charge. Please call 770-725-2399 or e-mail kcornell@homesteadhospice.net
