Volunteer

Hold a hand or provide a quiet presence—address envelopes. Feed a pet. Bake a cake. Make phone calls. Help with a caregiver’s errands. Listen to cherished memories. Touch a heart.

In addition, clerical support at the hospice administrative office and assistance at Health Fairs are always needed!

To prepare volunteers for their role with hospice, we offer training designed to confidently prepare you to help at Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, including the important role of providing comfort to persons on hospice and their families. Training sessions are offered regularly.

For more information on becoming a Hospice Volunteer, please us at (845) 561-6111 or email [email protected]. Whether you want to work directly with patients and families, or in another role, you can make a big difference in someone’s life…including yours!

Hospice volunteers are important members of the hospice family team providing support to persons on hospice and their family. Bereavement support is provided by a volunteer who listens to the bereft after the loss of their loved one.

Volunteers share skills and interests in a manner that provides comfort and enriches the quality of life for those served, such as:

Companionship
Caregiver relief
Letter-writing or journaling/video messages
Assistance with hobbies or crafts
Help organizing paperwork
Playing card or board games
Celebrating special occasions
Being a friend

Vigil Volunteer

Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties offers a Hospice Vigil at the bedside. This kind of support provides compassion, comfort, understanding and presence at the bedside during the final hours of life. The vigil volunteer offers emotional, spiritual and practical support to caregivers during the final hours. Our volunteers know first-hand how hospice care can add meaning and purpose to the lives of persons on hospice, their family and friends.

For more information contact us at (845) 561-6111 or volunteerdept@hospiceoforange.com