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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

All volunteers complete a mandatory 20-hour training program. Patient care volunteers help patients and families with household chores, shopping, transportation, and companionship. This is done in the patient's home setting, whatever that may be. Patient care volunteers are also utilized in our 6-bed residence to help prepare and serve meals and to provide companionship.Specially trained and/or professional volunteers also support bereaved families, play music, give massages, and provide pet visits. Additional volunteer support includes tending our gardens, lending a hand in the office, grocery shopping for the residence, and helping with fundraising events.If you become a volunteer, you will be asked to: Attend the 20-hour mandatory training session Make a commitment of 2-4 hours a week for a minimum of one year Attend continuing education and support meetings to enhance your skills and knowledge of hospice Be reliable and prompt when performing assignments Participate in an annual review Successfully pass a background check Comply with the policies and procedures of the organizationFor more information, please visit www.hospicare.org/volunteers