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Tuesday, August 5, 2014
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Niagara Hospice will hold a new volunteer training from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20.
Niagara Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Raff said the organization is looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of Niagara County residents as they make their final journey.
“We have many volunteer opportunities available,” Raff said. “Positions include patient related and non-patient related jobs. Volunteers are needed to assist with meal and comfort tote deliveries, hairdressing, and to simply visit with patients.” Visits take place in the patient’s or caregiver’s home, at Niagara Hospice House, and at area long-term care facilities where hospice patients reside. Other opportunities include helping with community outreach, clerical tasks and fundraising efforts of the Niagara Hospice Alliance. Raff said volunteers can choose to help in areas of their preference.
Veterans are also needed to serve as hospice volunteers as part of the We Honor Veterans initiative launched by Niagara Hospice in partnership with the WNY Veteran’s Administration. Tricia Degan, Director of Marketing & Public Relations said: “Our hospice patients who are veterans often don’t talk about their service, but we have found that when we pair them up with a volunteer who is also a veteran, a special camaraderie is shared and patients find comfort and even relief being able to talk about their experience in the service with another veteran.”
The training will be held at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road in Wheatfield. Anyone interested can contact the Niagara Hospice volunteer office at 280-0748 for an application and to register. More information and volunteer applications are also available at www.NiagaraHospice.org.
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Niagara Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Raff said the organization is looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of Niagara County residents as they make their final journey.
“We have many volunteer opportunities available,” Raff said. “Positions include patient related and non-patient related jobs. Volunteers are needed to assist with meal and comfort tote deliveries, hairdressing, and to simply visit with patients.” Visits take place in the patient’s or caregiver’s home, at Niagara Hospice House, and at area long-term care facilities where hospice patients reside. Other opportunities include helping with community outreach, clerical tasks and fundraising efforts of the Niagara Hospice Alliance. Raff said volunteers can choose to help in areas of their preference.
Veterans are also needed to serve as hospice volunteers as part of the We Honor Veterans initiative launched by Niagara Hospice in partnership with the WNY Veteran’s Administration. Tricia Degan, Director of Marketing & Public Relations said: “Our hospice patients who are veterans often don’t talk about their service, but we have found that when we pair them up with a volunteer who is also a veteran, a special camaraderie is shared and patients find comfort and even relief being able to talk about their experience in the service with another veteran.”
The training will be held at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road in Wheatfield. Anyone interested can contact the Niagara Hospice volunteer office at 280-0748 for an application and to register. More information and volunteer applications are also available at www.NiagaraHospice.org.
Send an email to news@eastniagarapost.com with "email update" in the subject line.
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