Hospice Volunteers Needed

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The non medical volunteer is a hospice trained individual from a professional or non-professional
background who provides non-medical support services to patients and families, to the professional
hospice staff, and to the organization. Volunteers embody the essence of hospice philosophy, and
are essential to the successful operation of the hospice program. Volunteers may choose the area
in which they prefer to function and the hours they are willing to donate. All duties and
responsibilities of volunteers require professionalism, sound judgment, and effective
communication skills.
Volunteers will provide socialization and extra support to patients and their families. This can be done by; talking to the patient, reading to the patient , playing games, doing arts and crafts, or just sitting quietly with the patient. There are also additional opportunities for volunteering in the area of bereavement support with additional training.