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Hospicare volunteers make a difference in three areas: Patient Support, Hospicare Ambassadors, and Community Support.Patient SupportPatient Support volunteers help patients and families with everyday needs like light household chores, shopping, transportation, and companionship-primarily in the patient's home. Volunteers also support our 6-bed residence by helping prepare and serve meals and offering companionship. Specially trained and/or professional volunteers may also provide bereavement support, music, massage, or pet visits.Training & commitment: Patient Support volunteers complete a required 20-hour training, commit to 2-4 hours per week for at least one year, and participate in ongoing education and support meetings.Hospicare AmbassadorsAmbassadors partner with Hospicare staff to increase awareness in Tompkins and Cortland counties. If you enjoy connecting with people, this role is a great fit. Ambassadors staff information tables at community events, share materials in local gathering places, help with small events or civic engagement projects, and present to groups like Rotary clubs, churches, and senior centers.Training & commitment: Ambassadors meet monthly for training and commit to 3-5 events per year.Community SupportLearn more or sign up: hospicare.org/volunteerCommunity Support volunteers help behind the scenes with office and administrative tasks, event support, and fundraising efforts (including Women Swimmin' for Hospicare). We also welcome help with gardens and other small projects as needs arise.

211 Tompkins Cortland

Provides an environment of support which allows individuals with emotional, physical and social disabilities to expand their boundaries.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

211 Life Line Finger Lakes

Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides professional horseback riding lessons for all skill levels and age groups. Offers therapeutic riding lessons, training for the Special Olympics along with equestrian activities for children, summer horse and pony clubs. Volunteer opportunities for students (12 and up) and adults are available.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to read for pleasure and socialize in the community on a weekly basis.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Our mission is to rescue animals who are abused, neglected, or unwanted and provide a loving home for them. We embrace the empathic gifts that come naturally to the horses to assist struggling humans. Through groundwork equine therapy, we empower those living in grief, allowing for healing and providing steps toward creating a new life, all through forming a special bond with an equally vulnerable animal. Country line dancing classes are offered on Monday nights, as well as a monthly Barn Dance.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provide volunteer opportunities ranging from interacting with people who have developmental challenges to supporting the chapter's fund raising activities. Areas for interaction include: accompanying staff and individual on medical appointments and on outings into local communities assisting one-on-one in the vocational training program being a SPECIAL FRIEND to someone living in an AHRC group home, assisting with leisure activities and areas of fund raising activities.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Oversees volunteer program and youth community service projects in Broome County, coordination of Blood Services volunteers and community presentations on preparedness. Volunteer opportunities range from helping at blood drives to office assistance. Also opportunities to work in disaster relief, youth services, health/safety education. Teen volunteer opportunities range from helping at blood drives to grocery shopping for homebound elderly to office assistance. Also opportunities to work in disaster relief, youth services, health/safety education.Age Requirement: 16+ yrs. Required Training & Application Procedures: Generally one hour scheduled training; complete written application Police Clearance: Background check required. Proof of Immunization: May be required for disaster services.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

Helps individuals with terminal illnesses live life to its fullest, up to the final moment.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to persons with advanced illnesses and their families throughout Chenango County. Care available 24 hrs/7 days/week regardless of ability to pay.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

Offers support for children and families coping with a hospital experience, both inpatient and outpatient. Provides therapeutic play, education about hospital routines and medical procedures by a multidisciplinary team including certified child life specialists. Offers emergency room and hospital visits to reduce anxiety and resources for parents on how to support their child and siblings.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides volunteer services both to veteran organizations and to the general community including the Northport Veterans Medical Center.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Support services provided to current open-heart surgery patients by individuals who have successfully recovered from open-heart surgery. Visit post-surgical patients one to two times per week. Offer a telephone support line (HeartLine) , a semi-annual newsletter and meetings focused on health related topics, special events (trips, outings and dinners).

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers asthma screenings and education for faith-based organizations.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Donors always needed. Appointments can be made online through www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-RED-CROSS. Walk-ins are also welcome.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

Hospice exists to provide specialized end of life care for those who are suffering from an incurable illness or disease with an prognosis of 6 months or less so that they might live as fully and comfortably as possible.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Offers adults, 18 years and older, opportunities to volunteer in a wide variety of hospital departments including ambulatory surgery unit, chronic dialysis center and annex, emergency room, hospice and pediatric care. Opportunities also exist in dietary, gift and thrift shop, mailroom and the reception desk. Call for further information.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Recruits volunteers who want to provide compassionate and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteer opportunities include, patient care support, 11th Hour (sitting with a dying patient and providing emotional support to the family), pet therapy (dog owners can accompany their pet to visit patients), and clerical duties.

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Provides certified counselors available to provide variety assist with insurance issues. Includes information on Medicare D Prescription Drug Program, low-income subsidies, Medicare Savings Plans and EPIC.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal

Volunteer-based programs offer a way to really make a difference in the lives of community residents, while at the same time providing information that you will personally benefit from. Volunteer opportunities offer flexible hours, free training, and ongoing support.

211 Susquehanna UW Vestal