Kindred Hospice

Description

Basically our volunteers provide extra companionship; contribute skills that staff may not possess; serve as a link to the greater community; bring diversity into the lives of our patients by representing various ages, cultural and ethnic groups with various educational and professional backgrounds.

The volunteer assignment is part of the patient's plan of care and includes the specific tasks the volunteer is to perform. Examples include:

Reading to the patient

Keeping the patient company

Companionship and support

Caregiver relief/respite

Pet Therapy

Music Therapy

Volunteers cannot provide direct care, but must bring to attention any concerns the patient or main caregiver may have, i.e., pain or discomfort.