Volunteer opportunities,

-- Be a friend to the patient and engage in activities such as sharing stories, playing cards, watching movies writing letters, etc.
-- Stay with a patient to give the caregiver a much needed break. This allows the caregiver time to run errands, take care of household business or just take time to recharge themselves
-- Provide emotional support to the caregiver following the loss of the patient, or assist with the adult grief and growth program or the children and teen groups
-- Lead a patient through a life review, record stories, gather pictures and prepare a typed history for the family to treasure
-- Provide transportation for patients/families to doctor appointments or grocery shopping; deliver supplies to patients
-- Provide patient directed spiritual support such as reading from the Bible, praying and arranging communion, etc.
-- Be present during a patient's last hours
-- Use your ability to knit or crochet while praying for comfort and peace for the patient who will receive the shawl
-- Assist at the Hospice Office with clerical duties which might include assisting with mailings, filing etc
-- Help with special events through promotional activities, make items for bake sales or auctions and various other tasks
-- Volunteer Veterans can visit and connect with Veterans in hospice