What Do Hospice Volunteers Do?

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Volunteering can be indispensable in providing patient companionship and engagement. Volunteers help patients with things that are of interest to them, such as participating in hobbies, reading, writing letters, reminiscing,playing music or games. A volunteer can also provide a rest for caregivers or run errands for patients.

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What Are the Requirements to Become a Hospice Volunteer?

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• You’ll need to provide valid references
• You must submit to a background check
• You must agree to protect patient privacy (HIPPA/Confidentiality)
• You must be immunized with an up-to-date Tuberculosis Test (to be arranged by Symponia Hospice)

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What Training is Provided for Hospice Volunteers?

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We provide a volunteer orientation and training program to help you feel more comfortable with:

• communicating well,
• handling stress management,
• offering psychological, social, and spiritual support of hospice patients, and
• providing grief and bereavement support to family members.

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How Do I Apply to Become a Hospice Volunteer?

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Apply to become a Symponia Hospice volunteer today by completing the application form or call us at 770-456-5701. Our volunteer coordinator will be in touch with you soon!

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