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Become a Hospice Volunteer with Ohio Living Hospice
Volunteering is good for you, good for others and good for your community! As little as a few hours can have a huge impact!
Hospice is a special kind of caring that is person and family centered and seeks to provide support and comfort to those facing a life limiting illness. Volunteers play a large role in this effort by sharing their skills and interests in a manner that enriches the quality of life for those they serve.
How you can help
Hospice volunteers work with patients and families in a variety of ways, such as:
- Companionship
- Respite visits
- Spiritual support
- Bereavement support
- Errands and light housekeeping
Volunteers can also provide support to the hospice agency with clerical support, such as:
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- Filing
- Photocopying
- Assembling information packets
- Assisting with mailings
- Making telephone calls
Training and Screening
All Ohio Living Hospice Volunteers are considered employees of the organization and will have a volunteer interview, a drug test, and a complete criminal background check and orientation prior to beginning a volunteer assignment.
The contributions of volunteers are essential to the important work provided by hospice. The impact that you can have on the lives of others is immeasurable! Call Hospice Volunteer Coordinator 440.953.1256 for more i