Blair area hospice volunteers needed!

Peaceful Hearts Hospice has a particular need for volunteers who can serve our patients residing in the Blair area. Volunteers function in one or more of the following ways:

• Companion Volunteers - meet with patients on a regular basis (usually weekly) for about an hour per visit. These can take place in the patients own home or in any number of long-term care facilities around the metro area. These visits vary as much as people do - you could be socializing, chatting, playing games, watching tv, going on walks, etc or simply sitting at bedside
• Respite volunteers these visits take place in the patient's private family residence and the purpose is to give a break for the family member so these visits are longer 2-4 hours depending on the need. Volunteers do not provide hands-on care, so though you would be alone with the patient you would not be taking them to the toilet or needing to do anything involving physical cares.
• Peaceful Presence - this volunteering is in the final hours to days of the patient's life. Your purpose is to set a peaceful environment, play music, read soothing readings, etc AND paying attention to any signs of discomfort and getting the attention of the facility nurse. This volunteer goes on a list of willing volunteers that the VC reaches out to as a need arises and see if it works in your schedule at the time.