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Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers are an integral part of our program. We truly value our caring volunteers. We are proud of
our adult and teen volunteer programs. Volunteers are caring individuals, from all arenas of life, who want to serve our community
by providing support to end-of-life patients and their families in a number of ways. Volunteers assist with various needs,
such as:
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Administrative Support :
Clerical assistance
Filing
Data entry
Receptionist duties
Mail outs |
Direct Patient Care :
Visiting with patients/families
Friendship
Emotional Support
Companionship
Respite
Errands
Transportation
Light Housekeeping
Cooking
Reading
Lawn care
Minor home repairs
Ramp construction |
Community Services :
Health fairs
Speaker's bureau
Conferences |
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Bereavement |
Friendship |
Emotional Support |
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Periodic support with families through personal phone calls/cards |
Assistance with Bereavement: events (parties, gatherings, memorial service, etc.) |
Interpreters:
Facilitate Communication between hospice personnel, patients and families through visits with staff
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Many options are available to fit your time and needs. If you are interested in serving as a Compass Hospice volunteer,
please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Serene Smith, Administrator about our training sessions and how to apply to
be one of our valued volunteers.
Volunteer opportunities now available!
Our auxiliary is also accepting new members, please contact Nell's Nook or drop by and visit the Auxiliary, on the square
in Decatur.
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