As we celebrate our 20 th anniversary in Central Kentucky, it is good to pause and remember that Hospice began through the tireless efforts of volunteers who wanted to bring dignity and comfort to those in the final stages of life. Volunteers give numerous hours of time and energy by providing respite for a weary caregiver, listening to stories of a life trying to come to completion, sharing tears and hugs, running errands, grieving the loss of a special patient, answering phone, working at the Hospice Shoppe, stuffing and licking envelopes, participating in fund-raising activities, giving talks about Hospice . . .
Volunteers play an extremely important role in hospice nationwide.
Without the, most hospices would not be able to carry on their work. Of the 115,000 persons involved in hospice care in America, some 95,000 are volunteers and each year give more than 5 million hours to helping dying persons and their families. We are always in need of more volunteers. Meanwhile, enjoy exploring Hospice of Central Kentucky on our Alliance website.