Volunteer Opportunities
Why Volunteer With Us?
At Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, we believe that the spirit of giving is transformative. As a part of our community-driven mission, we’ve proudly served our 22-county service area for over four decades. Through volunteerism, you have the unique chance to make a significant impact in the lives of our patients and their families.
Diverse Volunteer Opportunities
- Patient/Family Support: Be the comforting presence for patients and families, creating a supportive atmosphere.
- On-call Support: Step in during immediate need situations to provide swift assistance and care.
- Bereavement Support: Aid families navigating the complexities of grief, offering a listening ear and empathetic heart.
- Clerical Roles: Assist our team with essential administrative tasks like filing, phone answering, computer entries, and mailings.
- Fundraising: Be part of our initiatives to ensure continuous high-quality care.
- Inpatient Facility Roles:
- Patient/Family Support
- Clerical Assistance
- IPF Ambassador
- Music and Memories Program Assistance
- Gardening
Every volunteer undergoes a comprehensive training tailored to their chosen area of volunteerism, ensuring you’re prepared and confident in your role.
Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program
We recognize the deep bond formed between individuals who’ve served our nation. Our innovative Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program focuses on pairing Veteran volunteers with hospice patients who are also Veterans. This mutual understanding fosters a unique connection, enabling life review, mutual respect, and healing.
Why are Veteran Volunteers Vital?
- They uphold the values of quality hospice care.
- Veterans share a unique language and set of experiences.
- The camaraderie between Veterans can be immensely therapeutic.
Activities for Veteran Volunteers:
- Engage in life story reminiscing with fellow Veterans.
- Educate and help patients access their Veteran benefits.
- Participate in Veteran Day pinning ceremonies and other related events.
- Assist in the replacement of lost medals.
Join Our Volunteer Team
Are you ready to make a difference? We would be honored to have you on board.
For more information or to get started, contact The Volunteer Department at [email protected]
Take the step, be the change, and enrich lives. Volunteer with Our Hospice of South Central Indiana today.