Are YOU Our Next Volunteer?

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AdventHealth Hospice volunteers are men and women of all ages and backgrounds who have a desire to help others and a willingness to give of their time and talents in support of hospice patients and families. Areas of availability include:

PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER

Visits to provide companionship for patient-go for walks, read to patient, write letters, play games, provide a listening ear.

Run errands for the patient

Provide spiritual support: prayer or scripture reading

All visits are non-medical, hands-off care .

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER

Assist staff on-site at our inpatient units or at the administrative office with various tasks

BEREAVEMENT VOLUNTEER

Prepare and mail supportive letters/cards

Make supportive telephone calls to family members

Assist with bereavement support group meetings

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Assist with trainings and meetings

Assist in public relation activities, such as working at health fairs and community awareness projects and activities

Contribute your time and talents by making afghans, lap robes, memory items

SPECIALTY VOLUNTEER

Pet Partners- take your pet to visit patients

Pet Peace of Mind-assist the families/patient with pet care-walking dogs, picking up pet food/medicines etc

Life Legacies- interview and record patients’ life histories

Vigil Volunteer-provide a vigil presence for the dying patient to ensure that no one dies alone

Comfort Calls-perform weekly check-in calls to patients and caregivers as a "tuck-in" and to help families feel supported

If you would love to fill any of these rolls, you must complete an application, background check, fingerprinting, drug screening and TB test (we foot the cost for these!). You must have reliable transportation, and if providing direct patient interaction, you must be at least 18 years of age. If approved to join our team, orientation and comprehensive training appropriate to position will be provided.