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The Hospice Care Volunteer Program is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Volunteers were responsible for founding Hospice Care and they remain the cornerstones even today. When indicated and agreed upon by the patient and family, a trained volunteer is assigned to provide respite care and support. However, the nature of Hospice Care's services means we are always looking for individuals with varying personalities, talents and time.

Volunteer Opportunities

Office Volunteers: Provide administrative support to Hospice staff in our offices such as filing, computer input, assembling information packets, telephone support and reception work.

Thrift Store Volunteers: Support Hospice Thrift Stores in providing a wide array of services such as cashier, pricing, sorting, stocking and store upkeep.

Fundraising/Community Outreach/Speakers Bureau Volunteers: Assist with community programs and events that raise funds and community awareness of Hospice Care Corporation such as health fairs, speaking engagements, golf tournaments, Light Up A Life, Camp Nabe, and Walk For Hospice. Also assist with presenting information in regards to Hospice Care Corporation to community members.

Patient/Family Support Volunteers: Provide companionship and support to Hospice Care patients and families in their own homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Duties may include respite care, reading to the patient, running errands, and light housework.

Bereavement Volunteers: Provide companionship and support to people who are suffering any type of grief (not limited to those who have lost a loved one). Duties may include home visits, telephone calls, and Transitions Center Training.

Music Volunteers: Provide musical companionship and support to patients and families by singing or playing a musical instrument in the home, or home-like setting.

“Last Watch” Volunteers: Provide companionship to patients in their last hours and minutes of life. Provide support and respite care to families in nursing and assisted living facilities.

Activity Volunteers: Provide assistance to patients in nursing and assisted living facilities with activities provided monthly by Hospice Care Outreach Team (i.e., play games, design crafts, afternoon tea, reading).

Life Review: Facilitate for patients and families the recording of a history of their life, and chronicling their responses on CD, DVD, or a picture slide show.

Maintenance/Construction Volunteers: Assist Hospice Care Maintenance personnel in upkeep, repair, and needed constructions for patient homes, Hospice Care Thrift Stores, and Hospice Care offices.

To learn more about hospice volunteering,

In Monongalia, Marion, Preston, and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia; Washington, Fayette, Greene, and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania contact:
Tracey Mascola
Volunteer Service Coordinator
3363 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-4200
tmascola@hospicecarecorp.org

In Barbour, Tucker, Taylor, Pocahontas, and Randolph Counties contact:
Nancy Dotson
Volunteer Service Coordinator
303 First St.
PO BOX 193
Parsons, WV 26287
(304) 478-2680
hccparsons@hospicecarecorp.org

In Braxton, Gilmer, and Calhoun Counties contact:
Julie Beckner
Volunteer Service Coordinator
PO BOX 323
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2279
jbeckner@hospicecarecorp.org