Becoming a foster mentor allows you to give back to the children in our community by being a positive role model and helping children who have been in abusive homes.
Just like Courtney said in her testimonial, it’s as important to spread the word about Midland County Foster Closet as it is to make a donation to it.
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…
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.
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.
Keeping the streets of Sterling Heights clean, one mile at a time. Groups sign up for this program and pick up litter along their assigned roadway four times per year. The roads are marked with the group’s name to let everyone know the fine work the volunteers are doing.
Our volunteers provide comfort and support in many ways, including relieving primary caregivers from their daily routines. They can further support the family with shopping, cooking and light housekeeping, yard work, running errands — even lending a much-appreciated ear to family members who just need someone to listen.