Elara Caring Hospice volunteers are compassionate, giving individuals from all walks of life who share the gift of time to enhance the lives of others. No special skills are necessary – just a listening ear and an open heart. Volunteers are an integral part of the Hospice Team. Their unique skills and interests help to provide comfort, and enhance quality of life for our patients and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities:
• Companionship to hospice patients and respite to caregivers
• Supportive presence at the bedside of patients in their final days or hours
• Recording patient memories and stories for the patient’s family to have as a keepsake
• Supporting Veteran patients and Veteran’s events
• Certified pet therapy dogs visiting patients in homes or facilities
• Bereavement support
• Administrative tasks in our offices
• Sharing your musical talents
• Crafting
• Special events
• Companionship Friendly Visiting
•Active Listening Bedside Sitting
•Letter Writing Sharing Hobbies
•Reading Gardening
•Listening to Music Watching Movies
•Light Housekeeping Simple Meal Preparation
Apply online at Elara.com or call 800.379.1600 to speak with a Volunteer Coordinator.
