Veteran to Veteran Support Volunteer

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The hospice philosophy focuses on quality of life for those living with end-stage illnesses so they maintain as much comfort and dignity as possible. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and volunteers provides caring support for both the hospice recipient and his or her loved ones. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team. Give your time, your talents and your heart by becoming one of our volunteers.

Volunteers are an important part of the hospice philosophy. You are there to hold a hand and listen, read or write a letter, run errands or even help out in our office.

Volunteers are there to step in when a family member needs a break, and are there for the family and friends after their loved one has passed away. No matter what your skills, talents or motivation, we have the opportunity for you to help.

• Care and concern for others
• Tolerance, flexibility and patience
• Maturity and self-understanding
• Good communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Empathy, sincerity and sensitivity
• Dependability
• Acceptance of moral and cultural differences
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to accept supervision and evaluation
• Be at least 16 years old
• Complete comprehensive hospice volunteer training
• Annual TB testing
• Submit to and pass a criminal background screening
• Submit to and pass a drug screening

There are no restrictions in regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap or national origin.

Volunteers receive training appropriate to their respective volunteer position. Orientation and trainings are scheduled to fit your busy schedule.

We provide care all over the local area. As a volunteer, you can choose where, when and how to give your time!

Veteran Support: Provide support to Veterans by listening, sitting quietly, provide companionship, reading to the Veteran, or doing a similar / approved activity.

Provide support to family members by listening.

Assist with non-medical care only. Keep Veteran’s room tidy, water plants and flowers as requested.

Schedule can be flexible; exact schedule to be decided upon by Veteran volunteer and the Volunteer Coordinator.

Help with our We Honor Veterans Program, a program that teaches respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgement - to comfort patients with a history of military service and possibly physical or psychological trauma.

Visit Veterans on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Visit veterans in their homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, etc.

Participate in Veteran Honoring Ceremonies; including planning and day of event activities; distribute commemorative honoring certificates, escorting guests to their seats, etc.

Make Veteran Day cards or other similar honoring cards for Veterans.

Maintain regular communication with the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, including submission of documentation/record of interaction(s) at least weekly.

Willingness and ability to perform tasks, when requested and as approved by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

Maintain regular contact with the patient and family; visit with the patient and family at regular intervals as per the plan of care developed in conjunction with the needs of the patient and family.

Notify the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator/ designee when there is any change in situation that could affect the patient’s care, there is a need for a substitute volunteer, the volunteer takes a leave of absence, or discontinues services, etc.

Contacts hospice staff with any questions or concerns regarding patient status.

Access to dependable and readily available transportation.

Successful completion of the Hospice Volunteer Training program.

Up-to- date vaccinations and paperwork in volunteer personnel file.

CPR Certification.