Georgia Hospice Care

A phone call provides a touchpoint to potentially decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation and check on health and wellness - which can include emotional and physical wellbeing.

In this role, volunteers show gratitude to veterans and families for their dedication to the military and its mission. Many volunteers are veterans as well and can share a common bond through discussion of military history. Veteran volunteers can also provide an opportunity for a “final salute” - a one-time visit to honor the veteran's service.

Do you have an animal that is certified in Pet Therapy? Consider bringing them to a person who may be socially isolated, lonely or need a joyful visit.

In this role, volunteers will directly interact with hospice patients and/or their families. Volunteers may be assigned to an individual or to all residents who are accepting of a volunteer visit. Residents may be there for a short stay, an undefined length of stay or death may be imminent. Volunteers create positive engagement through reading, conversation or other activities. May also provide a quiet presence at the bedside.

The goal of the Indirect Support Volunteer is to support paid staff with duties that assist them in providing excellent care to hospice patients and families. By assisting with certain duties, volunteers free up paid staff so that they can spend more time coordinating care with members of the team and providing direct care to patients and families.

Give someone a break from the caring environment by staying with their loved one. This provides a physical, emotional and mental relief for someone and can temporarily relieve symptoms of stress and burnout.

Internships can be defined as: a specific amount of time a student must spend with an approved agency/organization, meeting objectives, to complete a course/program at an educational institution. Length of internship is generally pre-determined by the institution or program of degree.

Make phone calls to remind people of upcoming events, check on them during a natural disaster, or check to see if support needs to be adjusted.

The Voyage team of volunteers offer companionship and support to patients who are nearing the end of life. The team provides a dignified death to individuals who have no family or close friends to sit with them at the end of life. Through this team, we can provide a compassionate presence for people on hospice.

Give someone a break from the caring environment by staying with their loved one. This provides a physical, emotional and mental relief for someone and can temporarily relieve symptoms of stress and burnout.