Hospice and Palliative Care

Volunteers play an extremely important role in hospice nationwide. Without them, in fact, most hospices would not be able to carry on their work. Of the 115,000 persons involved in hospice care in America, some 95,000 are volunteers. Each year they give more than 5 million hours to helping dying persons and their families. Volunteers provide assistance at all levels of skill. Many are relatives or friends of former hospice patients who, having seen how much hospice can help, want to contribute to its good work. To qualify to assist in patient care, volunteers must undergo a rigorous training program. Hospice of Texas would be happy to have you call or visit to find out more about hospice volunteer work.

Be Someone’s Angel…Be A Volunteer!

Volunteers serve in many ways:

• Companionship to the patient and/or family
• Sitting with patients
• Providing emotional support to the patient and/or family
• Assisting in serving and/or feeding patient meals
• Reading/Letter writing
• Clerical work, raising money, answering phones, etc. in the business office

Consider the benefits to yourself and others and be a hospice volunteer!