Family Respite Volunteers

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So many families just need a few hours to take a break, run errands, go to an appointment for themselves. But the obvious is, they can't leave their loved one home alone. That is where a hospice volunteer that desires to make a difference in someone else's life can be so valuable. Hospice Volunteers can dedicate as little or as much time as they wish. Some volunteers devote several hours each week while others commit to a few hours each month. All hospice volunteers receive training to ensure that they feel comfortable performing their requested/assigned care activities.

Listed below are examples of common hospice duties:

Being present with the patient to allow their caregivers to rest and/or run errands.

Listening to the patient. They may share stories, concerns, regrets, and/or areas of thankfulness with you. You may have opportunities to engage the patient to share their life story.

Engaging in the patients hobbies- perhaps reading to them, listening to music discussing past/current events or simply play board games or watching TV.