It is said that when a person dies a library is lost. Hospice programs are in a unique position to honor, preserve, and protect life stories and family histories. Through Homeland Hospice’s My Life, My Legacy Project we are purposefully helping patients process and preserve their one-of-a-kind stories and life lessons.
The My Life, My Legacy volunteer will make 3-5 visits with the patient and/or family members to gather information on the patient’s life. After meeting with the patient, the volunteer writes the patient’s story. The story is then provided to the Volunteer Coordinator who formats, prints, and binds the information. The volunteer is then able to deliver the finished product to the patient and family.
Volunteers must be able to listen closely, record notes that capture the information and have good writing skills. Guidance and sample questions are provided.
Volunteers are required to complete an Orientation which can be done as a self-study in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Volunteers also have a background check completed and a 2-step PPD (TB) Test. Any costs are covered by Homeland Hospice.
Needs exist today - in your community - and we would welcome the opportunity to talk more with you about how to get connected!
* Homeland Hospice's office is located in Harrisburg, but serves several South Central PA counties, including - Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, and York. Volunteers share where they would like to serve - near home or work, in a patient's home or a facility, and etc....
* All CDC guidelines are followed and education on safe visiting is provided.
BECOME PART OF A TEAM THAT PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES DURING THE END STAGES OF LIFE.
2300 Vartan Way, Suite 270, Harrisburg, PA 17110, US
To provide the highest quality of care to patients and families during the terminal stages of life.
Homeland Hospice utilizes a team approach to provide care to patients with a life limiting illness. We encourage patients and their families to live each day as fully as possible. Our focus is symptom management and quality of life. We believe everyone has the right to die with dignity. The team includes: physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, volunteers, complementary therapists; with the patient and family always at the center of focus.
Multiple locations Harrisburg, PA 17110
July 24, 2023