Volunteer services provided to patients
VNA volunteers are a vital part of our interdisciplinary team: Volunteers provide support to hospice patients, their families, and caregivers. Before visiting patient and their family/caregiver, volunteers are required to complete a background check, health screening and an extensive training. Our volunteers come from a diverse set of backgrounds and they share a desire to be of service to others. Current Volunteer Services
• Companionship
• Emotional Support
• Caregiver Respite
• Vigil Volunteers
• Beautician, Esthetician and Massage Therapy, Reiki and Healing Touch services
• Veteran to Veteran – Veterans
provide support to our Veteran Patients
• Weekly delivery of fresh flowers
• At start of Hospice service – welcome quilts are delivered to patients
• Pet Therapy
• VNA Care’s baskets for hospice caregivers
In the heart of our community, amidst the gentle hum of everyday life, lies a group of unsung heroes the VNA volunteers. With a shared palliative mission to bring comfort and solace to those in need, they form an indispensable part of the VNA Hospice care team.
Each volunteer carries with them a unique story, a diverse background woven into the fabric of their service. They undergo rigorous training, health screenings, and background checks, ensuring they are equipped to provide the utmost care and support. Their dedication knows no bounds as they offer companionship, emotional solace, respite for caregivers, and even special services like beautician sessions or massage therapy.
In a world often overshadowed by turmoil, the volunteers shine as beacons of light, offering a glimmer of hope and compassion. They traverse the paths less traveled, holding the hands of those facing their darkest hours. Their presence, a soothing balm brings comfort during pain.
As the seasons change and time marches on, it becomes imperative to pause and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of these remarkable individuals. In a heartfelt celebration, the VNA community comes together to honor their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication.
Each volunteer is recognized not just for their service, but for the profound impact they have on the lives they touch. Their acts of kindness ripple through the community, VNA patients, and their families leaving behind a legacy of love and understanding.
From the weekly delivery of fresh flowers to the comforting embrace of pet therapy, every gesture, no matter how small, holds profound significance. Welcome quilts warm the hearts of new hospice patients, while Veteran volunteers forge connections that transcend words.
As the celebration draws to a close, amidst heartfelt gratitude and shared camaraderie, one truth remains abundantly clear - the VNA volunteers are not just caregivers, they are angels walking amongst us, spreading love and light wherever they go. Join our team, today, as a VNA volunteer. Volunteer Opportunities - CCVNA