Hospice Touch volunteers offer the human touch to hospice care. They are men and women of all ages working at various jobs, or going to school. They are willing to provide the kind of help that a good friend or neighbor might when someone is ill. Their non-medical care supports the interdisciplinary team in their efforts to provide the best comfort care possible for patients.
Volunteers laugh and cry with patients or family members while building relationships. Sometimes all that is needed is for someone to sit quietly and hold a hand, play music, or sing a song. Patient assignments are made as close to the volunteer's home as possible. Free training is provided.
Focus of Hospice Volunteer Education
A better understanding of death, dying, grief, and loss issues.
The hospice philosophy
The medical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects of caring for the terminally ill.
Why Be A Hospice Volunteer?
Intellectually and emotionally fulfilling
Training and continuing education
Make a difference
Feeling of accomplishment
Flexible hours
Personal development
Make a difference in someone's life
Give back after personal experience of hospice care
