Experience
the satisfaction
of being a hospice volunteer
Volunteering
for hospice is a very rewarding experience. By serving people who are
making choices on how to live their remaining days of life, volunteers
learn more about themselves and what really matters.
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Upcoming
Training Sessions
For volunteers who have successfully completed Keystone Hospice's volunteer
training, and preferably have substantial patient care experience in house
or in the field, a Vigil Volunteer Training is scheduled
for Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vigil volunteers
companion individuals with a quiet presence through the dying process
and offer support to family members.
All trainings will be held at Keystone House. For more information or
to register, please contact Remy Jones, Director of Volunteers, at rjones@keystonecare.com.
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Caring In Many
Different Ways
• Patient & Family Support : Friendly visiting,
reading, conversation, quiet companionship, caregiver respite, as well
as pastoral support from community clergy and lay ministers. Volunteers
with special skills provide complementary care, such as reiki, massage
and meditation.
• Vigil Volunteering: Companioning individuals
with a quiet presence through the dying process.
• Bereavement Support: Providing support and companionship
to surviving family members.
• Administrative Support: Filing, data entry, records
maintenance and mailings.
• Keystone House Legacy Gardens: Maintaining a
welcoming outdoor environment for residents and visitors.
• Community Outreach: Participating in health fairs
and community event information tables.
• Special Events & Fundraising Activities: Assisting
with holiday celebrations and annual events.
“This
is the best-paying job I’ve ever had.
How do you value a kind word, a smile, a hug?
Those are worth far more than any paycheck!”
(Paul K.)
Hospice Volunteer
Training & Education
All volunteers receive free specialized training and ongoing support and
supervision so they feel comfortable with their assignments. The length
of training depends on the type of tasks the volunteer will be providing.
Training for volunteers who will be providing patient care is approximately
15 hours.
Our volunteer
family is a rich tapestry of community members
Individuals • High School & College Students • Faith Communities
• Artists & Musicians • Families • Local Businesses
• Garden Clubs • Community Service Organizations • Holistic
Health Practitioners • Retirees
For more information
about volunteer opportunities at Keystone Hospice, please call 215-836-2440.
“In
taking that step to be a hospice volunteer,
I have experienced the reality of giving without asking for anything in
return, and in the end getting back much more than I had given. In addition,
I have experienced my own personal growth in terms of compassion, inner
strength and less fear of dying.”
(Sally W.)
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