WHAT DO ARBOR HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS DO?

Arbor Hospice utilizes volunteers in all areas of the organization. Based on a volunteers background, talent and areas of interest, Arbor Hospice will provide the necessary training and work closely with you to identify a rich and rewarding volunteer experience.

Examples of how Arbor Hospice volunteers serve

Arbor Hospice volunteers give their time in order to provide quality of life support for patients, caregivers, and staff. Frequency and duration of assignments is based on volunteer availability. Examples of volunteer assignments include:

• Patient companionship volunteers support patients or family caregivers by assisting with hobbies, such as playing cards or board games, listening to music, reading, and watching favorite movies together.
• Caregiver relief volunteers provide family caregivers a much-needed break so they can run errands, attend important events, or just refresh and recharge.
• Bedside vigil volunteers fill a special role as a supportive presence at the bedside of a patient who is actively dying so they are not alone.
• Veteran volunteers connect to and support Veteran patients through the We Honor Veterans Program.
• My Stories Program volunteers assist patients by recording memories or lessons learned so that loved ones can view videos or listen to recordings for years to come.
• Licensed cosmetologist/barber volunteers can provide haircuts for patients at their residence, whether at home or in a facility.
• Pet Therapy volunteers can offer companionship to patients by bringing their friendly pet (certified therapy animals only) for pet visits.
• Grief Journey Program volunteers assist by providing grief support at grief support groups, memorial services, placing phone calls, and providing office help for Arbor Hospices Grief Journey Program.
• Special Event volunteers help represent Arbor Hospice at community-based events and fundraisers.
• Garden Beautification volunteers assist our Master Gardener in maintaining our beautiful 4-acre gardens, enjoyed by the community. (on Arbor page only)
• Photographer and portrait artist volunteers create images of pediatric and adult patients and families.
• Musician and artist volunteers provide creative healing experiences for patients in a facility or a home setting.
• Administrative support volunteers assist at Arbor Hospices offices by using their skills in filing, tracking, assembling packets and mailings, data entry, making telephone calls, and more to assist various office projects.