McLaren Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who would like to make a difference in the lives of patients that are being faced with advanced illness. Training is provided and no medical experience is necessary.

Services may include:

• Friendly visits with patient and/or family
• Listening to patient reminisce about their past
• Reading to patient
• Respite support for caregiver by sitting with patient while family takes a break
• Meal preparation/light housekeeping
• Assisting with running errands, letter writing

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers with special talents such as:

• Trained therapy dogs
• Musically inclined and would like to share their musical gifts
• Aromatherapy training
• Massage Therapy
• Interest in clerical/office work

Patients are located in Lansing and throughout the greater Lansing area including Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Mason, Williamston, Haslett, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Portland and surrounding communities.

Please contact Suzanne Maurer for more information at Suzanne.Maurer@mclaren.org or (517) 975-9915.