At Residential Hospice, we recognize that grief has no timeline and that each experience is unique. Our volunteers are trained to work closely with our professional bereavement staff, providing a host of support services that help individuals and families cope at every stage of loss.
No one understands the questions and concerns of a U.S. military veteran more than a fellow veteran or active duty personnel. That’s why we have developed the Vets-to-Vets program, in which volunteers with similar backgrounds can meet with and assist in the care of U.S. military veteran patients.
Some volunteers prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you help determine which tasks you’re best suited to perform. The tasks of volunteers may include: helping with office support tasks at the agency, running errands for patients and families.
Our volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. The tasks of volunteers may include: staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest. Reading, or providing a comforting touch, playing or singing soothing music to patients, keeping vigil with patients in their final hours, providing…
This is what makes our success is the foster families that are in need of help, either once or ten times since they can come as many times as they need. Without them, the children would not have a place to stay in their time of need.
Everyone has a special talent — quilting, writing poetry, cooking — and a special way of bringing comfort to those in need. Residential Hospice patients and families are especially touched when volunteers share these meaningful gifts at such a critical point in their lives.
Volunteers with clerical skills are a valuable addition to our team. Among the many office duties they perform are preparing and processing mail, sending emails, coordinating printing, and answering phones. These are all important contributions that keep our programs running smoothly.
The City of Sterling Heights has a very active senior citizen community. Volunteers are always welcome to help out with the many activities held at the Senior Citizen Center.
The Friends of the Sterling Heights Public Library, organized in 1976, is a volunteer non-profit group dedicated to enhancing and improving library services for our community. Friends contributions, fund-raising activities, and volunteer efforts support adult and youth programs, maintain and improve collections, and provide new technologies and capital improvements.
Help serve post-concert refreshments.