Do You Want to Be A Volunteer at Hospice of Helping Hands?
Volunteers give as much time as they are able to. Some volunteers contribute several hours a week and some just volunteer for a couple events a year. Don't hesitate to volunteer because you don't think you will be able to give enough time. Whatever time you have to give is a gift, and we are more than happy to receive your gift!
Apply to Become a Hospice Volunteer.
Below is an outline for the different volunteer opportunities at Hospice of Helping Hands, and the kind of duties that they entail.
Patient Care Volunteers may...
- Provide respite care "a break" for families
- Provide companionship to a patient/family
- Sit vigil with a dying patient
- Perform lawn services
- Snow removal
- Run errands for families
Veteran to Veteran Volunteers may...
- Assist Veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories.
- Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute
certificates for Veterans Day and other recognition events.
Spiritual Care Volunteers may...
- Make spiritual care visits as requested by patient/family
- Pray with a patient
- Listen to a patient's/family's concerns
Bereavement Volunteers may...
- Assist with Camp Warm Hearts
- Make phone calls or visits to bereaved families
- Help prepare bereavement mailings
- Assist with the planning of memorial services
- Assist with Adult and Children’s Support Groups
To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call the Hospice of Helping Hands Volunteer Coordinator at 800-992-6592 or 989-345-4700.