Gentiva Heartland Hospice

We consider our involvement with patients a sacred opportunity and a privilege to be in their lives. We depend on our hospice volunteers to help us provide the love, respect and care patients and their families need.

Our volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you help determine which tasks you’re best suited to perform. THE TASKS OF VOLUNTEERS MAY INCLUDE: Helping with office support tasks at the agency Running errands for patients and families Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest Reading, or providing a comforting touch Playing or singing soothing music to patients Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours Providing a friendly visit to lift a patient’s spirits Providing special veteran volunteer support to patients who are veterans * We suggest volunteers wait a minimum of one year following the death of a loved one to volunteer. This allows adequate time to make appropriate adjustments after a significant personal loss.