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OPPORTUNITY
Serve
TO
Become A
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
by Kara Copeland MBA, BSN, RN, BeyondFaith Administrator
olunteering at a hospice • Companionship All volunteers are screened and
agency is a beautiful way to • Supportive listening and provided with training to ensure they
Vdonate your time and talents conversation feel comfortable with their tasks.
to the community. Volunteers do so • Assisting with documenting one’s Great personal satisfaction stems
much and truly complete the care life story from knowing that you have made
team. Hospice volunteers help so an impact on another person’s life
much by providing companionship to • Letter or card writing and contributed to your community
patients at the end of their lives and • Caregiver respite in a caring way. To become a hospice
to their families. Other opportunities • Pet pal visits volunteer, call a local hospice
include helping with office tasks • Running errands/grocery company or Beyond Faith Hospice
and community outreach projects. shopping at 806-797-0000 to inquire about the
Common volunteer activities include: program. The role of a volunteer can
• Office/clerical duties enrich your life as well as the lives of
the patients we serve.
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