Our group of volunteers, including Floyd Church of God and Holy Family Episcopal Church, are the second-third by identifying what’s needed, organizing the items, searching out new donors and storing our quality goods before placement.
Finding individuals and organizations who are willing to take the time to sort through their gently used items, purchase new items or provide a monetary donation is one third of what makes the Midland County Foster Closet successful.
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.
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.
Hospice volunteers may visit the home or long-term care facility and spend time reading or talking to the patient, writing letters, taking walks, or recording the patient’s personal story for future generations.
Help serve post-concert refreshments.
Volunteers and Alumni may help with planning events, transportation, mentoring, data collection, and assisting clinicians with serving patients.
Help with mailings, filing, fundraising, putting inserts in programs and all the other jobs that ease the paper crunch.