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:
- Our agency requires an initial 2-step TB – Skin Test and an annual skin test. Test are provided by Bluegrass Care Navigators at no cost to you.
- Our agency requires an Influenza vaccination during flu season.
- Our agency requires Background Checks and will be completed by BCN annually. Background Checks are completed at not cost to you.
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
I would like to volunteer
General Interests
Administrative Support
The administrative volunteer provides added support to Bluegrass Care Navigators in all areas of programming. This position is not directly related to patient care.
Eleventh Hour
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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. |
Bereavement Calls
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.
Companionship
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 
Hairdresser/Barber
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.
Music Companionship
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 Delivery
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
Sewing
Make blankets, neck pillows, head pillows, and/or Alzheimer's aprons for patients.
Lexington Hospice Care Center Comfort Cart
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.
Veteran to Veteran Support
Veterans visiting veteran patients. Providing companionship for a unique patient that only another veteran can relate to. 
Mission Statement
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
Be the leader in delivering comforting care at the right time to the seriously ill.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Excellence
Teamwork
Respect & Dignity
Diversity
Integrity
Innovation
Sustainability
