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How You Can Help
Volunteer
WHO ARE HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS?
Hospice volunteers are ordinary people with extraordinary love and concern for others, contributing their time, talent and energy at an extraordinary time of life. The men and women who become hospice volunteers come from all walks of life with diverse interests and a range of ethnic, economic, religious and social backgrounds. The common thread that connects all hospice volunteers is the gift of compassion and a heart to help others.
WHAT CAN A VOLUNTEER DO FOR HOSPICE?
There are four areas to volunteer for hospice.
- PATIENT SERVICES VOLUNTEERS
These volunteers visit in the residences of patients,
bringing relief for the caregiver, and companionship and
emotional support for the patient during the end stages
of life.
- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
These volunteers assist office staff in day-to-day operations
and special projects.
- COMMUNITY SERVICE/SPEAKERS BUREAU VOLUNTEER
Volunteers raise community awareness of hospice concept and philosophy by representing the organization in the community.
- BEREAVEMENT
Volunteers offer emotional support, companionship, assistance and other supportive services to bereaved families, significant others, and/or caregivers.
Volunteers do make a difference. They
come from all walks of life bringing wonderful and
valuable gifts of experience, compassion, and caring.
BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
For information please contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
Ramona VNA & Hospice
890 W. Stetson Ave. Suite A
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 658-9288 x 3609
On-line Application to volunteer
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