Volunteer Program

Volunteers are an essential part of Ardent Hospice’s philosophy of care. Volunteers in hospice find it personally gratifying, intellectually stimulating and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a critical point in their lives. Many volunteers are introduced to hospice through the death of a family member and understand firsthand the value of hospice care. Volunteers simply need a caring heart and a willingness to serve.

Some of the wide range of opportunities available for our volunteers include:

· Presence—The gift of a volunteer’s presence and concern provides patients with an awareness that they are cared for and are not alone.

· Respite and support for family members—Volunteers can assist with shopping or household maintenance, or allow family caregivers the opportunity to take care of necessary errands and get some time away from the house. Family members also appreciate a visit from a compassionate friend who understands what they are going through.

· Child care assistance—This can include help with babysitting, picking up children from school or providing necessary transportation to club meetings or sporting events and practices. Volunteers have also made invaluable contributions with family pet care.

· Life Review Journals—Hospice volunteers can work closely with patients in writing to be passed on to their loved ones.

· Bereavement support programs—Hospice volunteers can work closely with the hospice’s professional bereavement staff in duties that range from assisting as a support group facilitator to serving refreshments and helping with mailings to clients and families.

· Administrative support—Volunteers with office skills can serve a hospice by helping in the office (preparing letters, answering phones, copying, filing, prepare handouts, data entry, scheduling, etc.)

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Orientation/Training—To ensure that our volunteers are prepared to support our patients and their families, we require that our volunteers complete orientation and training sessions, as well as submit to a routine background check.

 

If you are interested in becoming a hospice volunteer, please give us a call at 469.293.1520 or e-mail us at volunteer@ardenthospice.com

Hospice Volunteers—Making a difference in the lives of our patient’s and their families

3020 Broadmoor Lane, Suite 200

Flower Mound, Texas 75022

Phone: 469.293.1515

Fax: 469.293.1530

E-mail: administrator@ardenthospice.com