Johnston, IA – Iowa Hospice is looking for caring, supportive and energetic volunteers in the Johnston community and surrounding areas that are available to visit patients in their home or hospice facility. There are several ways volunteers can make a difference, including patient care and bereavement support and there is currently a need for certified pet therapists. Volunteer activities are flexible and can be altered to fit the volunteer’s schedule.
Iowa Hospice was founded in 2005 and provides hospice services to 95 counties throughout Iowa. Iowa Hospice helps patients and families in Dallas, Polk and Warren counties receive physical, social, emotional and spiritual support. These services are available to anyone with a life-limiting illness, regardless of his or her ability to pay.
Volunteer training is required and provided free of charge by Iowa Hospice.
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To learn more about the volunteer program, contact volunteer coordinator Connie Gorius at 515-276-6696 or connie.gorius@iowa-hospice.com. More information about Iowa Hospice can be found at www.iowa-hospice.com or by calling 1-800-HOSPICE.
Iowa Hospice is a member of the Harden Healthcare family of companies.