Heart
'n Home Volunteer Program
At Heart 'n Home we LOVE our volunteers!
Heart 'n Home utilizes and values specially trained, caring volunteers
that are capable of assisting the people we serve. We would be unable
to meet all of the needs of our patients, families, and community
without the skillful hearts and hands of our volunteers.
We make a living from what we earn,
We make a life from what we give . . .
What we do for ourselves dies with us,
But what we do for others lives forever.
–Winston Churchill
Do you want to make a difference? Through
volunteering with Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care you
can impact people's lives. The line between "helper" and
"helpee" are almost non-existent. The volunteer and the
person served impact each other's lives, just in different ways. Something
as simple as reading a book, offering friendship and companionship,
or vacuuming a patient
or family's home can make a remarkable
difference during trying times. ANYONE can be an effective Heart 'n
Home Volunteer, as long as they are willing to give of their time.
Reasons
for Volunteering
To help others.
To utilize special
knowledge and skills.
For a sense of
security that results from feeling
one's life has purpose, meaning, and significance.
To be a part of
activities that have neighborhood, community, regional, or national
importance.
For recognition
and status.
To feel useful
and needed.
Opportunities to
learn new skills and participate in enjoyable and rewarding activities.
To gain visibility
and skills that will help advancement in employment and social arenas.
To actively utilize
leisure time and reduce loneliness, isolation, and pressure.
There are numerous simple, yet powerful
ways our volunteers make a significant and positive difference in
our hospice families. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities
and needs at Heart ‘n Home and we are always looking for compassionate
individuals who want to make a difference in another person's life.
Here
are a few areas where volunteers are utilized at Heart 'n Home
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Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Support
to Patients and Families
» Help Patient Write Life Story/History
» Just Be a Friend
» Table Games
» Shop for Personal Items
» Household Tasks
» Meal Preparation
» Minor Home and Yard Work
Transportation
» Physician Visits
» Deliver Medications
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Specialized Skills
» Beautician/Barber/Manicurist
» Massage
Nursing Home or Care Facility Visits
» Read Books
» Laugh with Patient
» Listen to Patient
Special Projects
» Health Fairs
» Parades
» Community Events
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