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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.