AccentCare strives to provide excellence in end-of-life care for patients and families. AccentCare has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience, and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families.
Description
Direct Care Volunteer: Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
Indirect Volunteer: Supports the important office operations of the program.
Loyal Friends Pet Companion Volunteer: Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
Music Companion Volunteer: Shares the gift of music with our patients and families.
Vigil Volunteer: When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
Spiritual Presence Volunteer: Engages patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
Legacy Volunteer: Uses crafts and multi-media to capture special memories and the unique legacy of each patient.
Veteran Volunteer: No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
Memory Bear Seamstress: Turns a patient’s clothing into a personalized stuffed bear for the family to cherish.
Bereavement Volunteer: Provides support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.