Kindred Hospice Volunteer

Volunteers are a crucial part of caring for patients. The Gentiva Hospice volunteer program is designed to meet the needs of our hospice patients, while giving volunteers a rewarding experience. Volunteers offer support for hospice patients and their families in a number of ways. Patient support volunteers spend 2-4 hours once a week visiting with a patient, chatting, reading, playing checkers, watching TV, singing, playing or listening to music, scrap booking, helping with light housework or yard-work, grocery shopping, visiting with a registered therapy pet (we have information about registering your dog), giving massages (licensed therapist), giving haircuts/style/manicure (licensed cosmetologist), or brightening a patient's day by delivering donated flowers, birthday cakes/balloons, etc.; Patient care volunteers can also provide respite care for the caregiver by sitting with a patient, giving the caregiver time to get out or take a much needed nap. Administrative volunteers fill a special need by providing office assistance such as filing, clerical duties, data entry; collating/assembling information packets or forms, assisting in Medical records, etc.; Volunteers with craft skills can make cards, make birthday cakes or cookies, or sew/knit/crochet comfort items that are treasured by hospice patients. Volunteering is an excellent way to add experience to your college application or work resume and is an amazing way to give back to the community by making a lasting impression on the life and hearts of patients and families.