Family Hospice and Palliative Care

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Make a difference in someone’s life in as little as 60 minutes.

Volunteer.

There are two ways of spreading the light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. – Anonymous

Since 1980, volunteers have supported Family Hospice and Palliative Care’s mission to provide compassionate comfort care to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families. Volunteers are the soul of hospice. They play a critical role by always lending a hand or opening their hearts. Volunteers are an important part of the hospice team – sitting quietly at the bedside of a patient, running errands for a family, or working to maintain charts in the office. By volunteering for Family Hospice and Palliative Care, you help to make the most of life for those who live in your community.

How Can You Help?

There are many volunteer opportunities available depending on your interests, talents, and schedule. There is always a volunteer opportunity that fits you!

How Do I Get Started?

The first step is to call 800-513-2148 to be connected with the Volunteer Department. We will match you with a volunteer opportunity that best fits your talents and interests.

Training Programs and Cost

Training programs are offered at various locations and times, i.e., evenings or weekends, to accommodate the busy schedules of our diverse volunteer population.

The next training program is planned for Summer of 2010. Please contact Nick Petti, Director of Volunteers, 412-572-8806, if you would like to participate.

Hospice volunteers receive training at no cost.

Volunteer Recognition

Family Hospice and Palliative Care congratulates and thanks the following award recipients for their generosity on behalf of our patients and caregivers.

Heart of Hospice 2009
Holly Beck, Kathleen Bradley, Valarie Checkeye, Daniel Gehret, Ruth Holsapfel, Jane Johnson, Danielle Pikras, LaVerta Sander, David Scott, Jack Wall

5 Years of Service
Holly Beck, Jean Comber, Dagmar Gerst, Lori Gleason, Leethia Haddad, Marjorie Jablonski, Fran and Steve Kusmus, Mildred Linkosky, Cecelia Maljan, Ann Bea Maloy, Robert Matey, Virginia Mathis, Deanna Porter, Harriet Rickard, Mary Van Asch, Katherine Walsh, Lois Zimmerman

10 Years of Service
Tresalyn Gentile, Judy Jones, Mary Lee Maloy, Alexis Pierce, Mary Rodgers, Tillie Schell, Jean Thagard

15 Years of Service
Mary Drane, Mary Lou Nelson, Joan Rowan

20 Years of Service
Ann Fox

25 Years of Service
Patricia Addleman
Betty Lou Jordan

Volunteer opportunities:

Patient/Family Companionship
Bereavement Support
Candlelight Vigil Companion
Family Heirlooms Resale Shop
Office and Facility Support
Pet Therapy
Music Therapy
Massage Therapy
Bulk Mailings
Special Events, such as our annual Walk

All volunteers receive
guidance and training.

FAMILY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE • 50 Moffett Street • Pittsburgh PA 15243
Phone: 412-572-8821 • 1-800-513-2148 • Fax: 412-572-8492
Serving 11 Counties in Western Pennsylvania

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