Volunteers
Primarily, people who care, volunteer. Volunteering is twice blessed, it blesses the one who gives and the one who receives. Some are RN's, doctors, clergy, lawyers who provide special expertise, but in actuality, most volunteers are special people who just want to help their neighbors and serve in the community.
Thoughts from Patient Care Volunteers
"I have experienced the joy of bringing a bit of light and peace at a very painful and difficult time. I've learned more deeply the value of each person and of each moment in that person's life. I've come to see death and the whole process of dying as a true blessing by which one is able to let go of this life in order to embrace the next..."
"Each person that I've had the privilege of "being with" through their illness is different and special. I have learned and been given so much from these people and from the hospice group. They have helped me to grow and learn and I thank God every day for leading me in this direction."
"We all know that volunteering is rewarding and being a part of someone's journey to the next life is a special way to contribute and to serve others. Charity Hospice staff will offer you the knowledge, love, and understanding that allows you to do God's work. Staff support is available 24 hours a day. Please consider joining us, your help is always needed."
Jane Antonucci and Carol Blackburn (Volunteers)
make patient blankets which are given to
each patient in Charity Hospice.
Debbie Yoklic (Bereavement Coordinator) and
Mary Ann Reese (Social Worker) work with the
Volunteers to make a blanket for a hospice patient.
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Volunteers: Carol Blackburn, Gloria Renda,
Janet Saner,
Shirley Huscroft, Pat Prosperi
What do Hospice Volunteers Do?
Patient and family care
Bereavement follow up
Office, clerical
Fundraising
Community Volunteers
Clergy
Public Relations
Board of Trustees
 Visit Hospice patients in the home, hospital, or nursing homes.
Make short visits to support the caregiver, provide respite, or just take a snack or cookies.
Provide bereavement support to the caregiver after a loss, through visits, mailing, phone calls, support groups, luncheons, and memorials.
Do clerical work in the office, make brochures, do mailings, assemble information and admission packets.
Make comfort blankets.
Assist with fundraising.
Speak at organizations, clubs or churches.
Reminiscing.
Offer any special talent - beautician, massage therapist, carpenter or loving concern. |
