The goal of Amedisys Hospice Volunteers is to promote quality of life by being supportive to the patients, family members and caregivers to provide one or more of these comforts: Friendly supportive visits to the patient's place of residence, companionship, reading or writing letters with the patient, playing music or singing, craft projects with patients/caregivers, a smile, providing patient companionship while the caregiver runs errands. Administrative volunteers assist office staff by performing clerical work. Hospice exists to support and care for persons in their last stages of incurable illness, helping them live as fully and comfortably as possible. Amedisys volunteers are a part of the patient's support and care team.