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For more information, contact
Karen Melges, Foundation Director at
507-637-4668.
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Hospice Volunteers
Hospice is a concept of care that provides comfort and support to
terminally ill people and their families. The goal is to help a
client’s last months be as fulfilling and comfortable as possible.
Hospice volunteers often form close bonds with patients and family
members. They can assist client’s family members by providing
companionship, respite care, running errands and providing spiritual
support. They may write letters, take clients on outings, or read to
them.
Volunteers assist staff in fulfilling the patient’s unmet needs.
Hospice volunteers also assist with fundraisers, clerical work,
assembly of newsletters, support groups and memorial services.
In addition to initial training, hospice volunteers have
opportunities for ongoing education and meet at least quarterly.
They are reimbursed for mileage and other expenses incurred, but
by volunteering their time.
Hospice volunteers must be caring, emotionally mature, comfortable
talking about death and dying, and able to fulfill commitments made
to patients, families, and other hospital team members.
For more information about the Hospice Program - Click Here
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