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Hospice is a form of compassionate and quality care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. Volunteers make a valuable difference in the quality of a person's life as it nears its end. YOU can make a positive difference by:
Listening and supporting the family
Read or sit with a patient for short periods of time
Prepare meals
Run errands
Perform light housekeeping
Write letters
Assist with clerical office tasks
No cost to volunteer for training, drug screen, TB test and background check.
4435 Valley View Dr., Suite 104, Knoxville, TN 37917, US
Mission Statement
We provide exceptional care and unparalleled services to patients and families who have placed their trust in us.
Description
UT Hospice views death as a natural part of the life process. Our goal is to affirm a person's right to:
Be in control of their life
Be free from pain
Die with dignity
Our hospice care teams include specially trained and experienced doctors, nurses, nurse aides, social workers and spiritual and bereavement counselors. As a hospice volunteer, you'll be an important member of the hospice care team, helping to serve a wide range of people with a variety of life-limiting illnesses. UT Hospice serves patients and families in Knox county and 15 surrounding counties. We are recognized as a 4-star hospice (the highest ranking) by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization through the "We Honor Vets" initiative.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Medicine,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
