Hospice Volunteers

Hospice Volunteer - Trumbull, Mahoning, or Columbiana counties

• Hospice volunteers who work directly with patients, caregivers, and families are considered direct care volunteers.
• Assisting in light household chores. Sitting with patients to provide companionship and a comforting presence. Sending encouraging letters or crafts.

Qualifications:

• Availability of time and skills which pertain to the volunteer activity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and take directions well.
• Empathetic listening skills
• Ability to understand and tolerate hardship stories.

Time Commitment:

• Time commitment relative to the volunteer activity – usually not less than one hour per week.