The non medical volunteer is a hospice trained individual from a professional or non-professional background who provides non-medical support services to patients and families, to the professional hospice staff, and to the organization. Volunteers embody the essence of hospice philosophy, and are essential to the successful operation of the hospice program. Volunteers may choose the area in which they prefer to function and the hours they are willing to donate. All duties and responsibilities of volunteers require professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication skills.
Patient Care Volunteers: Provide visits to support patients and families as outlined in the Plan of Care, including companionship, caregiver relief, running errands and other duties as assigned.
Provide Angel/11th hour: support to patient and/or families as outlined in the Plan of Care, sitting bedside with actively dying patients
Administrative Volunteers: Provide assistance in the hospice office or with hospice activities
Bereavement Volunteers: Provide support to bereavement clients under the direction of the Bereavement Coordinator and the Volunteer Coordinator