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Our mission is to honor life and offer compassion to individuals and their families, when facing a life-limiting illness. Direct care interns provide support to patients through companionship and socialization as well as respite relief for caregivers. Direct patient care volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families in accordance with their care plan. Our direct care volunteers gain hands on experience in patient care, while making a difference in the lives of others, and also gaining credit for degree coursework requirements. Hospice volunteers and interns are a valuable part of our care team.
The direct patient care volunteer must possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families and caregivers. They must be able to work well as apart of our interdisciplinary team. The volunteer must possess emotional maturity and sensitivity while also respecting the beliefs of the patients and their families. Volunteers must be dependable and have reliable transportation to ensure they are able to complete scheduled visits. The volunteer must have an understanding of the hospice philosophy, goals and be willing to participate in continuing education requirements.
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