Volunteers
Volunteers are at the Heart of Hospice Care
How Do Hospice Volunteers Serve?
Volunteers give of their time and energies to support Hospice of the Piedmont in a number of ways. Among them are:
- Patient Care and Administrative Support
- Or become a Friend of Hospice by joining the
PATIENT CARE/ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERING
Hospice volunteers make a huge difference in the lives of patients and their families at a time when needs are profound and, in the process, they strengthen the fabric of the whole community. At Hospice of the Piedmont, volunteers play a vital role in helping us carry out our mission of service to the community.
- Direct Services to Patients and Their Families
Direct Services can include visiting, reading, taking walks, writing letters, listening to music, supervising visits with pets, even massage therapy for volunteers with the necessary skills. Volunteers can assist with meal preparation, grocery shopping, transportation for appointments, or respite for a caregiver. Patients and family members also enjoy a visit from a compassionate friend who understands what they are going through.
- Bereavement Services
Some volunteers are particularly effective in providing a listening ear and a compassionate presence to those living with grief. Working closely with Hospice's professional bereavement staff, volunteers assist with a variety of duties that include telephone calls, mailings, or facilitating a support group.
- Special Events
Volunteer support is needed throughout the year for a variety of events including assistance at Journeys camps for children, fundraising events, receptions, community health fairs and educational events sponsored by Hospice of the Piedmont.
- Clerical Assistance
Hospice volunteers may choose to provide clerical support for office staff in areas including: data entry, filing, copying, donation acknowledgments, and assistance with mailings.
You can download our Hospice Volunteer Application here.
Click here to download a copy of the Volunteer Timesheet.
HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Join our growing team of Hospice Ambassadors, made up of Hospice of the Piedmont staff, volunteers, patient family members, and friends in the community--all of whom are committed to carrying the message of our philosophy and mission into the community. The goals of the Hospice Ambassador program are to:
- Encourage appropriate, expanded use of all Hospice of the Piedmont programs
- Put medical decisions back in the hands of the community and families
- Raise the level of awareness in the community related to Hospice of the Piedmont
- Promote end-of-life conversations
- Increase activity in the Hospice of the Piedmont's Speaker's Bureau
The job of our Hospice Ambassadors is actually quite simple. We ask that our Ambassadors do the following:
- Understand Hospice of the Piedmont's mission
- Educate themselves about the scope of Hospice of the Piedmont's programs and services (we'll help you learn everything you need to know!)
- Demonstrate a willingness to seek out and create opportunities for Hospice of the Piedmont to gain access to people, places, and audiences.
With this knowledge and willingness, we then ask that our Ambassadors look for opportunities to educate the community regarding Hospice of the Piedmont. Providing an introduction to a civic, social or religious group you are already a member of its excellent example of how our Ambassadors help spread the word. You don't need to worry about making presentations or speaking to groups. We have an extensive group of speakers available through our Speakers Bureau who are able to speak on a wide variety of topics.
If you are interested in becoming a Hospice of the Piedmont Ambassador, please contact sean.mccusty@hopva.org or call (434) 817-6938.