Volunteer Opportunities
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Make a Difference
Volunteer At Caring
Are you interested in making a real difference in someone’s life? Do you have that special sensitivity for the needs of seriously ill individuals?
There is no more meaningful way to touch a life than to serve as a hospice volunteer.
Give a terminally ill patient – and their family- the greatest gift you can. Caring Hospice volunteers bring caring, comfort, and relief into the lives of those who need it most.
Hospice volunteering is flexible and so rewarding! We need your support throughout our service area.
No previous experience or healthcare background is required. We provide all of the training you need, and we work around YOUR schedule- hours and patient visits are based on your availability.
Caring Hospice
Our Mission
Caring Hospice Services is a unique, holistic and cost effective service designed to meet the social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs of our patients and families as they face terminal illness.
Our mission is to coordinate patient and family services while respecting their choices, values, and beliefs.
At Caring Hospice Services we are passionate about our mission to bring comfort and relief into the lives of those who need it most.
Volunteers are crucial to fulfilling the hospice mission and can serve in a wide variety of capacities, which include:
*Below services may not be available at all times and/or in every branch
Patient Visits
Share your love and kindness, just give your time and TLC. Caring Hospice Volunteers act as friendly visitors to provide companionship, support and a social outlet. They may chat with patients, do an activity, have lunch, or simply hold hands.
Therapeutic Care
Caring Hospice volunteers, certified in professional complementary therapies, visit patients in their homes or nursing homes and provide calm, peace, and joy to our patients. These professional therapies include but are not limited to; Reiki, Massage, Aromatherapy, Art therapy, and Certified Pet therapy.
Share-A-Talent
Caring Hospice Volunteers share their unique talents to bring bring happiness and joy to our patients! Patients enjoy all types of music, so whether you can sing or play an instrument you can help. Singing, playing music, performing, working on art projects together.
Activities
Caring Hospice Volunteers bring joy to the lives of our patients by interacting with them in an enjoyable way. You can enhance their quality of life, by reading to them, watching a movie or ball game, discussing current events, or taking them outside to enjoy the fresh air.
Helping Hands
Caring Hospice Volunteers help alleviate the burden of both patient and caregiver by performing useful tasks such as grocery shopping, organization, meal preparation and limited regular household activities.
Office Assistance
Caring Hospice Volunteers help office staff with basic tasks such as copying and e-filing, helping with web research, spreadsheets, and more. Helping out in the office is a great way to be in a social environment and still contribute to those receiving hospice care.
Caring Hospice
Volunteer Profile
Caring Hospice volunteers represent a broad spectrum of diverse backgrounds, interest and life experiences. Caring Hospice volunteers are of all ages and stages and offer a variety of talents.
So what is the typical profile of a Caring Hospice volunteer?
The Caring Hospice volunteer is someone who cares!
Someone who wants to make a difference, to make the world a better place. Someone who wants to help by bringing joy to patients and families as they face difficult times. Someone who transcends race religion and political affiliation. Someone who recognizes that life is a gift the everyone deserves to maximize, regardless of their circumstances.
That someone is YOU
How do I become a volunteer at Caring Hospice?
It’s as easy as one, two three
Step 1
Interview and Onboarding
Step 2
Intensive Training
Step 3
Ready to Volunteer!
Frequently Asked Questions
For Hospice Volunteers
Caring Hospice volunteers represent a broad spectrum of diverse backgrounds, interest and life experiences. Caring Hospice volunteers are of all ages and stages and offer a variety of talents.
No previous experience or healthcare background is required. We provide all of the training you need, and we work around YOUR schedule. Volunteer hours and patient visits are based on your availability.
Hospice volunteers provide an element caring and point of view that is different than professional hospice providers or family. The hospice volunteers add so much to our interdisciplinary team, and help provide joy and quality of life, to those who need it most.
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