Being a hospice volunteer is an intensely rewarding experience. To get started, you will need to complete an interview, background check, TB test, and orientation. As a hospice volunteer, you will have access to education resources to equip you for this role and ensure you feel comfortable.
- Philosophy of hospice care
- Services offered by hospice
- Physical, emotional, social and spiritual issues encountered at the end of life
- Effective communication when speaking with patients and family members
- Comfort-based care
- The dying process
- Basic information about grief and loss
As a hospice volunteer, you will be given the choice as to what types of things you want to do and how much time you want to contribute. Typical volunteer responsibilities include:
- Companionship
- Reading and taking walks
- Writing letters
- Visiting with pets
- Listening to music
- Vigil Sitting
- Supporting families: Respite Care, Meal Preparation, and Light housekeeping
- Bereavement Support: Participation in memorial services and assisting support groups
- Office Work: Assisting with mailings, computer data entry, administrative duties
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.