Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Hospice and very important members of the Hospice Care Team. All volunteers, no matter in which area they serve, make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you have a compassionate nature, are a good listener, have an altruistic desire to serve others, and the ability to make a commitment, then you will certainly make a good volunteer for Frederick Health Hospice!
Ways to Volunteer
Direct Service volunteers work directly with terminally ill patients and their families. Some of the needs could include:
- Offering companionship to patients and/or their caregivers
- Providing respite for caregivers so they can get a break or catch up on personal things
- Provide purposeful watch at the bedside of patients, serving as a comforting presence and/or as an advocate
- Offer various services such as reading to patients, light housekeeping, running errands, pet care, etc.
Natural Health volunteers offer services that provide patients with ‘good feelings’ and help alleviate stress and anxiety:
- Massage Therapists
- Reiki Practitioners
- Comfort Pets
- Music Comfort
Bereavement volunteers work directly with grieving individuals via mailings, phone calls and support group facilitation.
Administrative volunteers work in the Hospice office and assist with administrative tasks and projects.
Fundraising and Community Support volunteers work out in the community in a variety of ways:
- Hosting booths at fairs and other events distributing Hospice materials and/or answering questions
- Speaking on behalf of Hospice at speaking engagements
- Helping at the fundraisers with set-up, serving, distributing items, etc.
Each type of volunteering has its own special trainings and requirements. Please contact the Volunteer Department for details delizabeth@frederick.health or call 240-566-3038.
