Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of the Community Care Hospice Team. Our hospice welcomes volunteers from all walks of life who want to invest their time and energy in the well being of others. There are a variety of ways in which an individual can assist patients and families. These include:

• Offering companionship to both the patient and family
• Staying with the patient while the caregiver runs errands, etc., providing time for respite
• Helping with shopping or running errands
• Helping with light meal preparation and limited physical care
• Providing bereavement support through assistance with mailings, supportive phone calls and special events, including “Light Up A Life” and our Annual Remembrance Service
• General clerical assistance

All volunteers must complete a 6-8 week training program. Meeting once per week, participants learn about the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families and about how hospice care endeavors to meet those needs. They also explore their own attitudes and perception regarding death and learn methods for effective listening and communication.

If interested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities with Community Care Hospice, please contact Anita Ciano RN, Hospice Manager, at 908-725-9355, ext 2210.