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: Boone, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and Campbell Counties
All people are deserving of dignity , respect and love;
in both life and death. It’s a privilege to be a
small part of their journey.
- Jenny Brown, Northern KY
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.
Care Calls
Weekly phone contact with home patients or families regarding any patient needs.
Additional Training Required
Respite Care
Stay with a patient to provide caregivers a break to run errands and accomplish household tasks in the home, Nursing Home, Assisted Living facilities and the In-patient Units in Lexington and Hazard.
Flower Delivery
Deliver flower arrangements to patients in the home, Inpatient Units, Assisted Living facilities and Nursing Homes.
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
TeleCare: Phone
Call hospice patients and families frequently to provide extra support and companionship.
TeleCare: Zoom
Visit with hospice patients via Bluegrass Care Navigator's Zoom platform.
These opportunities can include:
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- Companionship calls – sewing, singing, and friendly visits over video
- Integrative medicine opportunities – including pet and music therapy volunteers
- Bereavement visits
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. |
FILLED Ongoing Request
Ex: NH Comp
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereavement Calls | 1 | |||
OPEN Request - Non patient related
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Support | 1 | |||
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
