Heritage Hospice, Inc. 120 Enterprise Dr PO Box 1213 Danville KY 40422 859-236-2425 or 800-203-6633 TTY 859-236-3367

     A Hospice Volunteer is a specially trained individual who provides assistance to terminally patients and their families. Volunteers may also assist in providing administrative support to staff, fundraising, and special projects throughout the year. Volunteers are described as being “special people who give of themselves to help others” and as “angels on earth”. Volunteers may give as little or as much time as they desire.  Any amount of time is greatly needed and appreciated.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Patient care:
provide friendship, companionship, emotional support and assistance to patients and their families;
provide time with the patient so that caregivers may have a break (respite care)
may run errands
provide light housekeeping
prepare light meals and homemaking duties
provide bereavement care and support to family members who are grieving  the loss of a loved one
assist with support groups

Administrative support:
provide clerical assistance with mailings, data entry, filing and basic office duties
assist with fundraising and events

Special Projects:
Comfort Quilt
Cookbook
Plant Sale

     Hospice volunteers are required to complete a comprehensive training.  Training dates are offered throughout and the year.  There is no cost for the trainings or obligation to volunteer upon completion of the training.  For more information regarding training dates or to complete a volunteer application, contact Ms. Wendy Cox, Director of Volunteer Services, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423.