Hospice Pen Pal

Volunteering with Amedisys Hospice-Murfreesboro can be a rewarding experience. Here are some ways you can get involved:

1. Support for Patients:
   • Spend time with patients by visiting, reading, or taking walks.
   • Write personalized letters and birthday cards.
   • If you have necessary certification, you can even provide massage therapy.
   • Calling patients weekly
2. Respite and Support for Family Members:
   • Assist with shopping or light household maintenance.
   • Allow family caregivers time to take care of necessary errands or have some personal time.
   • Help care for a family pet.
3. Bereavement Support Programs:
   • Work closely with the hospice’s bereavement staff.
   • Assist with support group facilitation, serve refreshments, or help with mailings to families.
4. Administrative Work:
   • Use your clerical skills to help with administrative duties in the hospice office.
5. Special Skills and Interests:
   • Volunteer services such as notary, barber, beautician, or musician.

Remember that most hospices require volunteers to be over the age of 18 or 21, but some have programs for high school students. If you’re interested, start by contacting your local RVC, Tamara Fuller at 901-215-7238. Or you can apply online https://bttr.im/t2xqn Your contribution can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.