Volunteers can offer:
- Read books, Bible, newspaper to patient.
- Stay with patient while family members take a needed break or run simple errands.
- Offer companionship and conversation.
- Look through photo albums.
- Help patients write or tell their life stories.
- Watch TV with patient.
- Just being with the patient can provide comfort.
- Help patient with makeup, brush hair, or paint fingernails.
- Veterans honor Veteran patients at bedside/Share vet stories together
- Crafts, projects, coloring, or other activities with your patient (if they are able)
- Music, Art, or Pet Therapy (only if pet is certified)
- Simple home repairs, meal prep, or light housekeeping (not expected of you, but you can offer, if needed)
As a volunteer coordinator, I fully understand the misconceptions, fears, and concerns you may have about being a hospice volunteer. While our patients are categorized as terminal, many of our patients simply live at home and need help with errands or would benefit from your love and companionship. I would love to offer you the opportunity to experience the amazing feeling of making a difference in a patient and family's life.
Requirements:
- Drug Screen
- TB skin test
- Background Check
- Hospice orientation
** All requirements mentioned above are provided by Harbor Hospice with no cost to you
Call/Text - Lisa Hollan, Volunteer Coordinator (361) 230-0994 or Email: lhollan@harborhospice.com
I can answer any questions or concerns you may have before we move forward. I look forward to speaking with you!
