All Hospice volunteers play an important role in our agency, especially in the care of patients and families ~ we value them tremendously!
Types of Volunteers
Patient
Care Volunteers provide
companionship to patients who live in their homes and respite for
their caregivers.
Extended Care Facility Volunteers provide companionship and socialization
for patients residing in extended care facilities, such as nursing
homes and assisted living communities.
11th Hour Volunteers provide support on an "on-call" basis
to families and patients that are near death and reside in extended
care facilities.
Hospice House Volunteers provide care and support to patients
in our seven bed inpatient facility and their families.
Office Volunteers provide clerical assistance for a variety of
activities.
Bereavement Volunteers provide emotional support through telephone
contacts with grieving families during the 13-month period following
the death of their loved one.
Fund Raising Volunteers provide assistance with annual activities,
such as Walk for Hospice, Helping Hands Award Dinner, and Lube-A-Thon.
Specialty/Professional Volunteers provide assistance based on
their unique interests or skills, such as licensed barbers/cosmetologists,
certified massage therapists, reflexologists, healing touch practitioners, and
those with abilities in maintenance, landscaping, translation/interpretation,
graphic design, etc.
For a volunteer application click here. (PDF version)
Online volunteer application form click here.
Volunteers must have reliable transportation, a valid
Indiana driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
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