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Hospice Volunteers

Volunteers at the Central Campus of Confluence Health Hospital are special people who provide essential services and support to our patients and their caregivers. The presence of a volunteer can help ease painful times for terminally ill patients and their loved ones.

Volunteers may fulfill any number of roles, including:

  • Respite for caregivers
  • Companionship and socialization for patients
  • Assistance with errands
  • Assistance with correspondence, office work or other special projects
  • Assistance with light household chores or tasks

Volunteers participate in an extensive training course covering hospice history, philosophy, the interdisciplinary team approach, communication skills, confidentiality ethics, grief and loss, universal precautions, safety in the home, spirituality and more. This training prepares volunteers on the best ways to accommodate the needs of patients and their families. Volunteers must pass a background check and complete required immunizations.

Following the training, volunteers are asked to provide two to four hours of service per week with patients and/or families and attend monthly volunteer meetings.

For more information, call (509) 433-3700 and ask for the hospice volunteer coordinator

Hospice Resources

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
A membership organization representing hospice and palliative care program professionals nationwide.
www.nhpco.org

Americans for Better Care of the Dying
An organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can count on good end-of-life care. www.abcd-caring.org

Hospice Net
An excellent resource for patients, families and caregivers facing end-of-life grief issues. www.hospicenet.org

Making a Donation to Home Care Services

We are committed to making our services available to the community regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. We welcome and encourage charitable donations. Memorials, bequests and other gifts play a vital role in our ability to remain accessible and provide care to anyone in need. If you have questions or wish to initiate a memorial in someone’s name, please call the Confluence Health Foundation office at (509) 665-6030. You can also visit the Confluence Health Foundation’s website and make an online donation.
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