Visit patients at home or in the acute care center to offer respite for caregivers and emotional support to the patients and their loved ones. Activities could include reading to the patient, playing board games, assisting with a hobby, or simply listening. Volunteers who visit patients at home may also help by running errands or shopping for groceries. Licensed or certified professionals can also provide services to patients that include:
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Massage Therapy
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Pet Therapy
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Reiki
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Specialty volunteers must be appropriately licensed or certified.
Training Required: 18 hour Patient Care Volunteer Training Program.
Time Commitment: One hour per week minimum.
Volunteer applications are available on line.
For additional information please contact us at volunteers@hospicecareflorida.org.
Please e-mail or call the Volunteer Department for the training schedule and additional information.