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Welcome
Dear Potential Volunteer,
As the Director of Volunteers I can assure you first and foremost, if you decide to become a Hospice of Jefferson County Volunteer, you will not regret it. You will become a very important part of the organization, an organization that has made a significant impact on patients and families in Jefferson and Southern St. Lawrence Counties for over 30 years.
When we say “we can’t do it without our volunteer’s” we mean it. Hospice is the only not for profit organization that is required to provide 5% of total care to come from volunteer services. With this in mind, Hospice of Jefferson County has set high standards for the volunteer training we provide. After completing training you will embark on an extraordinary journey, one that will change your life.
Whether working directly with patients and their families, at events, or the administrative offices, becoming part of the Hospice family is a rewarding experience. Your gift of time is not one that I take for granted. I appreciate the commitment that goes into becoming a volunteer. I, myself, have worked for Hospice for over 20 years. The past 13 of those years as the Director of Volunteers. My door is always open and I look forward to working with you. Thank you for considering becoming part of the “Hospice Family”, a decision you will
not regret.
Sincerely,
Nancy Morrow
Director of Volunteers
Become a Volunteer!
Fill out the volunteer application and reference form below and we will contact you with more information.
HOPE
We instill hope & assist in finding meaning while living each day to the fullest.
OUTREACH
We embrace religious, spiritual, ethnic and cultural diversity.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
We devote ourselves to continuous improvement, excellence & professionalism. We are proud of our attitude, behavior, teamwork & reputation. We are dependable & accountable.
PATIENTS
We put our patients and families first in all we do.
We advocate for patient empowerment and choice.
INTEGRITY
We do the “right” thing
COMPASSION
We are kind, caring, comforting, and passionate.
EXPERTISE
We are experts at caring for all who are experiencing life-limiting illness & loss.
The Importance Of Volunteering
Volunteers are an essential part of virtually all Hospice programs across the country. In addition to their critical role in maintaining the spirit of Hospice, volunteers also help make Hospice care much less expensive than hospital care for the terminally ill patient. Equally important, volunteers, in giving time, give the patient the freedom to stay home, complement the work of clinical care providers and truthfully tell the patient, “I am here because I want to be here.”
People who choose to work with the terminally ill make the greatest contribution if they have an understanding of the special needs and
problems of the people with whom they are dealing. People who choose to support the program by volunteering in areas other than direct patient/family care provide many services and talents that promote every aspect of our program’s endeavors: clerical or administrative tasks, promotional projects, public relations, program development, education, training and more.
Whatever the kind of service given by our volunteers, they bring their compassion and commitment to the overall program.
Make Every Day Matter,
Ask About Hospice!
- Getting control of pain and discomfort
- Easing the financial burden of illness
- Having support around the clock
- Make Every Day Matter, Ask About Hospice!
- Every Moment is to Be Treasured!
Every phase of life has its own challenges and rewards. Hospice Care exists to provide support on every level from the moment your illness becomes life limiting.
Hospice is dedicated to providing comfort care and pain control, so that patients and families can experience the full meaning of this phase of life. Hospice provides a team of medical, spiritual, compassionate care in your home or in the Hospice Residence.
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