Volunteering at Lovejoy Hospice
Volunteers are a vital part of Lovejoy Hospice services. Volunteers make it possible for Lovejoy Hospice to continue to provide exceptional end-of-life care, easing the pain of terminally ill people and providing support and bereavement recovery services to families and friends. Lovejoy Hospice has made a profound difference in the lives of countless people in our community, bringing compassion and caring to people when they need it most.
It has been Lovejoy Hospice’s privilege to be a source of compassion and comfort for more than 5,000 patients and their families for over 28 years now, reaching out to all who need us, regardless of their ability to pay. Volunteers are a significant part of "The Heart of Caring."
Who is a Lovejoy Hospice volunteer?
Types of volunteers: in home volunteer, office volunteer, bereavement volunteer, event volunteer, and Transitions volunteer.
Lovejoy Hospice volunteers are:
A key part of the care team, working with the professional staff to enhance the quality of life for both patients and families;
Caring people who bring their own special attributes and skills to the work Lovejoy Hospice does; and
Friendly listeners, compassionate helpers and loving hands.
Lovejoy Hospice volunteers serve by:
Providing emotional support to patients and caregivers;
Providing respite for caregivers;
Reading, writing letters, providing conversation or silent companionship;
Helping with meal preparation and other light housekeeping chores;
Providing massage (if licensed in Oregon);
Bringing registered therapy pets to visit patients;
Working "behind the scenes" in the Lovejoy Hospice office;
Offering bereavement support for children and adults;
Offering Transitions support for those who have a terminal illness but are not yet ready for Hospice.
How does one become a Lovejoy Hospice volunteer?
More than 75 volunteers make the everyday relief work of Lovejoy Hospice possible. Volunteer visitors enhance our patients' enjoyment of life and provide caregiver respite. Volunteers also assist with bereavement support, office and library work, event planning and conferences, and serve on the Board of Directors and Lovejoy Hospice committees.
In 2009 volunteers donated more than 5,000 hours of service with Lovejoy Hospice. For an application or to learn about our next "ALL ABOUT HOSPICE" training, please fill out the form below or click here to contact us.
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