Thank you for considering becoming a Bluegrass Care Navigator Volunteer. Our volunteers bring warmth, compassion and support to patients and the families that we serve. Volunteers are an integral part of our team. It takes a special kind of person to volunteer with Bluegrass Care Navigators and therefore all potential volunteers are carefully screened and are required to complete a comprehensive training program that is aligned with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).
Things to consider before applying:
Serving: Fayette and Jessamine Counties
"Being a hospice patient once myself, I know first-hand the importance and benefits
of the care that is provided to patients. Being a former volunteer administrator
for a hospice in New Jersey, I know the importance and benefits of the care
that is provided to patients. Being a volunteer at BCN, I again realize the
importance and benefits of the care that is provided to patients.
I see a pattern."
- Steve Drayton, Lexington Volunteer
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One basic value of hospice care is that no one should die alone without support or the presence of loved ones. In addition to caring for the patient, the loved ones of hospice patients deserve and benefit from support as well. Eleventh-hour volunteers are trained to keep vigil and provide that supportive presence to patients and families in the final hours of life. Requires additional training. |
Calling families approximately two months after the patient's death to see how the family members are doing; referring those who need bereavement services to a Hospice Bereavement Counselor.
Offer companionship, emotional support and assistance to patient/family in the home, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility and/or the In-Patient Units in Lexington or Hazard 
Certified hairdressers/barbers to go into the home or Inpatient Units in Lexington or Hazard to wash, cut, and style a patient's hair.
Must provide current KY license.
Play music or sing to a patient either in the patient's home, Nursing Home, Assisted Living facility or in one of our Inpatient Units in Lexington or Hazard.
Porch deliveries such as flowers, cards and other "compassion gifts" that are provided by Bluegrass Care Navigators.
Activity created during COVID 19 Pandemic to continue providing supportive care to patients and families
Make blankets, neck pillows, head pillows, and/or Alzheimer's aprons for patients.
Volunteers are needed at the Lexington Hospice Care Center to fill and host the Comfort Cart. The Comfort Cart provides patients and families items to make their stay a bit easier. It is a wonderful to visit patient rooms.
Veterans visiting veteran patients. Providing companionship for a unique patient that only another veteran can relate to. 
Providing patient-centered care to the seriously ill and their families with excellence and compassion; engaging in community partnerships, education and counseling; offering opportunities to staff, volunteers and donors to enrich lives through their gifts.
Be the leader in delivering comforting care at the right time to the seriously ill.
Compassion
Excellence
Teamwork
Respect & Dignity
Diversity
Integrity
Innovation
Sustainability
