Volunteers are a crucial element to the Community Hospice team, bringing an extra layer of care and support to our patients and their loved ones.We are actively seeking compassionate, caring and dedicated volunteers to offer:DIRECT patient and family supportVisiting, talking, reading, playing music and games with patientVisiting in homes or in ones of the Assisted Living Facilities (your choice)Providing respite for family members by sitting with the patient, running errands, assisting with shopping,Veteran-to-Veteran Program support to Veteran hospice patientsPetals of Love flower delivery programINDIRECT patient and family support Administrative work in hospice office such as preparing mailings, holiday cards, admit packets, etc.Providing bereavement support, community outreach, phone calls, etc.Assisting with arts and crafts projects, events at Senior Centers, etc.As you can see, there are many ways in which volunteers lend their time and effort to our organization. Volunteers can choose which part of our geographical area they would like to concentrate on and are offered flexible choices in scheduling and the amount of time they wish to volunteer.Note: Volunteers are not expected to assist with personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, administering medications, etc.).To be part of the Community Hospice volunteer team, please fill out the following and submit the following form. Please note that this application must be submitted in its entirety and may not be save for future completion.If you are interested please call us at (251) 943-5015.
You~re not giving up - You~re giving backCommunity Hospice - Specializing in More Good DaysCommunity Hospice is a locally-owned and managed hospice agency serving the Baldwin County area since 1996.We integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families.The emphasis is on comfort care (pain and symptom control), maintaining dignity, and increasing quality of life, rather than curative treatment.Community Hospice recognizes that every individual is different, therefore the hospice team creates an individualized plan of care to meet the specific needs and wishes of the patient and their family. Hospice staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Hospice care can also be provided in other locations such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care facility.Our Circle of Care concept surrounds the patient with support, ensuring the highest possible quality of life.Community Hospice provides support to natural helpers, including family, friends, personal physicians and members of religious or social groups.The Circle of Care Teams are dedicated to helping the patient maintain his/her dignity, increasing their quality of life and providing comfort not only for physical symptoms, but also for their emotional and spiritual needs.
You~re not giving up - You~re giving backCommunity Hospice - Specializing in More Good DaysCommunity Hospice is a locally-owned and managed hospice agency serving the Baldwin County area since 1996. We integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families. The emphasis is on comfort care (pain and symptom control), maintaining dignity, and increasing quality of life, rather than curative treatment. Community Hospice recognizes that every individual is different, therefore the hospice team creates an individualized plan of care to meet the specific needs and wishes of the patient and their family. Hospice staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Hospice care can also be provided in other locations such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care facility.Our Circle of Care concept surrounds the patient with support, ensuring the highest possible quality of life. Community Hospice provides support to natural helpers, including family, friends, personal physicians and members of religious or social groups.The Circle of Care Teams are dedicated to helping the patient maintain his/her dignity, increasing their quality of life and providing comfort not only for physical symptoms, but also for their emotional and spiritual needs.
You~re not giving up - You~re giving backCommunity Hospice - Specializing in More Good DaysCommunity Hospice is a locally-owned and managed hospice agency serving the Baldwin County area since 1996.We integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families.The emphasis is on comfort care (pain and symptom control), maintaining dignity, and increasing quality of life, rather than curative treatment.Community Hospice recognizes that every individual is different, therefore the hospice team creates an individualized plan of care to meet the specific needs and wishes of the patient and their family. Hospice staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Hospice care can also be provided in other locations such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or other long-term care facility.Our Circle of Care concept surrounds the patient with support, ensuring the highest possible quality of life.Community Hospice provides support to natural helpers, including family, friends, personal physicians and members of religious or social groups.The Circle of Care Teams are dedicated to helping the patient maintain his/her dignity, increasing their quality of life and providing comfort not only for physical symptoms, but also for their emotional and spiritual needs.
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