Opportunities From: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

If you are compassionate, caring, and have a calling to help others, becoming a hospice volunteer might be the perfect opportunity for you. Our volunteers give their time, talent and hearts generously and unselfishly - yet commonly feel that they receive more than they give. Volunteers may choose the area in which they prefer to function and the hours they are willing to donate. We serve Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette (southern portion), Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca Counties.

Some areas to volunteer include:

Patient Support: Providing Companionship to the Patient and/or Caregiver Relief Administrative: Data Entry, Filing and Office Assistance Special Projects: Nursing Home Activities, Sewing, Holidays, Special Events Bereavement Support

The Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program aims to pair recruited veteran volunteers with hospice patients who have been identified as veterans. We service Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette (southern portion), Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca counties. Veteran volunteers are important because they are able to form a camaraderie with veteran patients that can help eliminate the stoicism and secrecy that veteran patients often develop from having served in the armed forces.

Veteran Volunteers can help by:

Assist veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories Educate and assist patients in receiving veteran benefits Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute certificates for Veteran’s Day and other recognition events Friendly visits Improve communication within families Assist in replacing lost medals Provide respite for caregivers Read to patients

Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to relate and connect with each veteran patient allowing them to become an essential piece in the delivery of quality end-of-life care.

Sing or Play Music? Bring enjoyment to those on Hospice in Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette (southern portion), Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca counties.

Do you enjoy music? Do you like to sing? Do play a musical instrument? Can you play music using a smart phone or CD player?

 

YOU DON'T NEED A LOT OF TALENT! Just willing to give time to someone receiving hospice care. We appreciate a gifted musician, however, if you like to just play music or sing along you will still make a difference!

 

Music and singing bring comfort and companionship to all people but is so appreciated by those who are confined to their homes or a facility. They need you as a volunteer to provide enjoyment and a quality of life. Only an hour or two a week makes a difference in people’s lives.

 

We will train and support you every step of the way! Volunteers meet all sorts of people in hospice and each has a story and different circumstances. You will learn so much on how to enjoy the time you spend with them!