At Southerncare Hospice Services, hospice care is more than keeping patients comfortable at the end of their lives. Our compassionate, expert clinicians surround patients and their families with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need to be able to focus on making the most of the time they have together. Our lives are not measured by what we get, but by what we give. If you have a natural gift for empathy and want to make a difference, we can help you be a force for good in the lives of those most in need.
No medical training? No problem! To become a volunteer, all you need is a compassionate heart. Our volunteer training will teach you everything you need to know to be a companion for someone during their end-of-life journey. You’ll learn valuable skills in grief counseling, spiritual and emotional support, and end-of-life care.
Every person has a gift. Our volunteer coordinators will help you find that special something that makes your care truly special and then match your talents with opportunities in your area. Find your superpower - how you serve is up to you! Here are just some of the things our volunteers are doing that make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families:
We are honored to serve those who have served our country. Our approach to caring for our Veterans focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment for a life of dedication. We are also active partners with the We Honor Veterans program. There are some things that only a soldier understands. If you’re a Veteran looking for a way to give back, we invite you to consider becoming a volunteer. Our *Veteran volunteers show up in the lives of our patients and their families – to trade stories, show appreciation, and share moments of kindness when it matters most.
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Become a volunteer.
As a hospice volunteer, you become a valuable part of our care team and play a vital role in improving the quality of life for those in our care. Contact us today and our hospice volunteer coordinator will help you find the best way to help.
At Southerncare Hospice Services, hospice care is more than keeping patients comfortable at the end of their lives. Our compassionate, expert clinicians surround patients and their families with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need to be able to focus on making the most of the time they have together. Our lives are not measured by what we get, but by what we give. If you have a natural gift for empathy and want to make a difference, we can help you be a force for good in the lives of those most in need.
No medical training? No problem! To become a volunteer, all you need is a compassionate heart. Our volunteer training will teach you everything you need to know to be a companion for someone during their end-of-life journey. You’ll learn valuable skills in grief counseling, spiritual and emotional support, and end-of-life care.
Every person has a gift. Our volunteer coordinators will help you find that special something that makes your care truly…
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This company does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment (volunteering) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status and any other applicable laws. Your completed application will be reviewed carefully. However, applying for Volunteer opportunities does not guarantee acceptance into this program. Volunteer consideration necessitates that you meet all minimum qualifications and requirements for the applied position.
PERSONAL DATA
Name: Phone/ Cell #:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
OTHER
Employer/School Address:
Contact #:
Emergency Contact #1: Phone/Cell #:
Emergency Contact #2: Phone/Cell #:
Are you over the age of 18? Yes___ No___ If No, Are you 16 years of age? YES____
GENERAL INFORMATION
How were you referred to our company? _____
Specific name of referral source indicated above, if applicable: ____
When are you available to volunteer? ☐ Weekday ☐ Weekend(s) ☐ School Year ☐Other ____
Do you have access to reliable transportation?
☐ YES ☐ NO ☐ I Prefer to use public transportation.
☐ I Understand I will be required to provide a copy of my driver's license and liability coverage in the event I choose to use my own transportation for volunteering purposes as part of my employment records and requirements.
PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Organization Type of Work:
Organization Type of Work:
REFERENCES (2): (Professional or personal)
(1) Name:
Relationship:
Time Known:
Address:
Email Address:
Phone/Cel l#:
(2) Name:
Relationship:
Time Known:
Address:
Email Address:
Phone/Cell #:
VOLUNTEER POSITION PREFERRED: (Please check boxes of interest)
☐ DIRECT PATIENT CARE
☐ Companionship/ Socialization/ Caregiver Relief
☐ Assistance with Meal Preparation/ Light Household Chores
☐ Spiritual/ Bereavement/ Emotional Support
☐ Vigil Volunteering (sitting with and attending to our actively dying patients)
☐ Veteran Volunteers
☐ Pet Therapy (requires certification of therapy animal)
☐ Enrichment Services (music/art)
☐ ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (Data entry, filing, copying, assistance with mailings, etc.)
☐ OTHER: ________________________________________
Do you speak a foreign language? ☐ YES ☐ NO -Specify:
Are you an active service member/ Veteran? ☐ YES ☐ NO -Specify:
Other skills and interests?
CODE OF ETHICS:
As a Volunteer, I realize I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds the professional in the field in which I work. I, like them, assume accountability for my work and will seek to fulfill my responsibilities to the best of my ability. I understand that any information disclosed to me while assisting Gentiva is confidential. I interpret my role as Volunteer to mean that I have agreed to work without monetary compensation. Having been accepted as a Volunteer, I will do my work according to the standards set forth in the Volunteer Orientation Manual and description. I agree to a background investigation. ☐
The background investigation and drug screening will be sent via email Certiphi Screening and must be completed start to finish within 30 days once the process has been initiated.
DECLARATION:
☐ I hereby certify that the statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that by submitting this application and consenting for a background investigation I am authorizing inquiries to be made concerning my employment, character, and public records for the sole purpose of determining my suitability as a Volunteer. I affirm that I have read the Volunteer Code of Ethics and agree to abide by its regulations. I agree to respect the confidentiality of any patient or family in the course of my Volunteer activities with Gentiva.
Signature:
Date:
☐ I agree that my electronic signature is equivalent to the signing of my handwritten/manual signature.
Printed/Typed Name:
Please Read before completing this application:
This company does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment (volunteering) on the basis of race…