Our hospice volunteers find great rewards in spending time with patients who are diagnosed with a terminal illness. There are many ways volunteers can improve the quality of life for this population. Whether the patient lives at home or in a nursing facility, they appreciate knowing their life still has value. A trained volunteer understands the importance of active listening when a patient is processing all the emotions of facing life's end.
Family members are also on this journey with their loved one and need the added support volunteers provide.
Caregiver respite is one of the greatest benefits a volunteer can offer. Caregiving is around-the-clock work, so getting a break is vital to their well-being. Having a volunteer come for a couple of hours to stay with the patient is a huge help. We also have music volunteers who play for patients and sometimes help with special events. Veteran volunteers are another group of men and women who visit with our veteran hospice patients. They often form a special connection because of their shared military history. Hospice volunteers must be at least 18, have their own transportation, and complete the video training course. We provide everything you will need to feel successful in your volunteer experiences. Becoming a hospice volunteer has been a life-changing role for many of the people who remain with our agency for years. Call or email to schedule an interview and see if it might be a good fit for you.
74 School House Road, Suite 104, Danville, PA 17821, US
We provide exceptional care and unparalleled service to patients and families who have placed their trust in us.
Hospice is a form of compassionate and quality care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. Rather than trying to cure a terminal illness, the goal of hospice is to make the patient comfortable, ease pain and other troublesome symptoms and support the family through this challenging time.
Hospice volunteers make a valuable difference in the quality of a person's life as it nears its end. Volunteers provide emotional support and practical assistance that enhances the comfort and quality of life for patients, their families and loved ones. As a hospice volunteer, you may be asked to: listen and support the patient and family, read or sit with the patient for short periods of time, honor and support our veteran patients, prepare a light meal, write letters, run errands, help with office tasks, or support community events like educational offering or health fairs.
Hospice was developed in response to a community's needs, and it is necessary for members of the community to share in and contribute to its well-being. For the safety of our patients and employees, all volunteers are required to complete drug tests and background checks. Training is provided as part of your volunteer experience. Hospice is living, loving and making every day count!
Multiple locations Danville, PA 17821
September 9, 2024
