Hospice Direct Care Volunteer

Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice!

An integral component of our care is having empathetic Volunteers. These individuals have the

ability to understand and share the feelings of someone who is experiencing loss. These special

Volunteers know firsthand how much it means for someone to simply be there for them.

Sometimes the family and caregivers are struggling more than the individual receiving hospice

care, and those that have experienced the loss of a loved one are very much aware of this. Just

being there for them shows you care, and it means so much!

I am reaching out to you today to see if you would be interested in using your experiences to

help others. There are many ways you can do this, both directly and indirectly. Our volunteer

opportunities have a positive impact on those we serve. Some of our volunteer opportunities include:

• Patient visits for companionship and support
• Spending time with patients while their caregiver/family runs errands
• Assisting with light household chores or errands
• Supporting patients and families in the patient’s last hours
• Providing veteran to veteran support
• Providing specialized services such as pet therapy or reiki with appropriate certifications
• Assisting with bereavement program tasks, bereavement support groups, and

memorial services

Volunteer days and times are flexible! Whether it's a couple of hours a month or a couple of hours per week, your time is needed and greatly appreciated by the families. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator directly with any questions or if you are interested in a rewarding volunteer opportunity.

Sharing some of your time and your heart with those in need is so helpful and appreciated! We look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks!

Todd Turner

Hospice Plus

Volunteer Coordinator