Teen Volunteers needed to make a difference in the life of hospice patients in Marshall County, AL

Teen Volunteers needed to make a difference in the life of hospice patients in Marshall County, AL

Enhabit Hospice in Marshall County has opportunities for students to earn service hours with Volunteer Services. Volunteer’s touch lives by offering non-medical support to patients and their families. The hospice team includes staff and volunteers, who work together to improve their quality of life. Our volunteers make a difference in their lives through companionship, spiritual and emotional support, calls, visits, running errands, yardwork, celebrating holidays and numerous other ways.

Junior Volunteers are required to be at least 14 years old and complete training, a background check, parental consent, a 2-step TB skin test, and drug screen all paid for and provided by Enhabit. Junior Volunteers must also can work independently, be organized, have a mature disposition, and the ability complete written documentation.

Jr. Volunteers may assist in the office without an adult guardian present; the Volunteer Coordinator will provide appropriate supervision. However, Junior Volunteers, who have direct contact with patients, must have an adult volunteer accompany them to a home or facility. The adult must complete the requirements to become a volunteer with Enhabit as well. All volunteers must have reliable transportation.

If you would like to do a special project for patients, indirectly through arts, gifts, baking, food drives or in other ways please contact me. Although it is preferred, special project volunteers do not have to meet the above requirements. Projects can be completed at home and delivered to our office. We welcome students, individuals, and families to participate.

The experience that students gain will be valuable, engaging, and make a significant impact to the patients and families. If you would be interested in volunteering, please contact me at 256-878-0787 or email at crissy.harris-faulkner@ehab.com.

Sincerely,

Crissy Harris-Faulkner

Volunteer Coordinator Enhabit Hospice