"I find deep satisfaction in lending support and assistance to families going through difficult times." -- Shirley, Hospice Volunteer
Hospice depends upon its dedicated and committed volunteers. A Hospice volunteer gains the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of others and receives immeasurable rewards. Last year, our volunteers logged over 13,000 hours! The following list identifies many of our volunteer opportunities.
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
- Companion Volunteer
Interacts with a patient and the patient's family in a home setting or nursing home, providing companionship and comfort.
- Bereavement Volunteer
Provides support to Hospice family members by making telephone calls, sending cards, and taking care of personal correspondence after a loved one has died.
- Special Projects Volunteer
Assists with county fairs, fund raisers, special crafts, and baking cookies for Hospice functions.
- Gardening Volunteer
Keeps the Hospice Memorial Walkway and office gardens groomed.
- Transportation Volunteer
Provides transportation to fill special needs of Hospice patients.
- Office Volunteer
Provides assistance to Hospice clerical staff, including phone answering and mailings.
- Marketing Team Volunteer
Assists in various community relations projects such as distributing flyers and brochures and working on special events.
- Special Wishes Fund
Raises funds, via an annual silent auction, for a variety of special items provided to Hospice patients.
The Special Wishes Fund began in 1997 when a group of Hospice volunteers got together to make a quilt to raise money for patients' non-medical needs. The quilt was displayed at various establishments throughout North Central Ohio, and over 3,000 tickets were sold!
Since its inception, fundraising for Special Wishes has evolved into an annual silent auction held in September during the Ashland County Fair. Hospice employees, volunteers, and individuals in North Central Ohio communities donate beautifully handcrafted items for the auction. Approximately 25 items are donated each year.
Money from the Special Wishes Fund has been used for patient birthday or anniversary parties and to purchase reading glasses, hand held showers heads, phone cards, sketch pads, snack foods, baby monitors, material for patient bed gowns, bedroom slippers, robes, bed sheets, mattress pads, TV remote controls, plant stands, hair appointments, note cards, magazines, baby dolls, etc. These are just a few of the items supported by Special Wishes. Many are not expensive, but something as little as a Teddy Bear or baby doll can mean so much to someone who is dying.
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