Emotional and spiritual support is also extended to the family and loved ones. The hospice team addresses all of the symptoms of illness, with the aim of promoting comfort and dignity. Hospice volunteers make this special way of caring possible. Simply put, they are there to take care of whatever needs to be done. They are there to hold a hand and listen, or to take the patient to their favorite place in the park, or to read to them.
Volunteers are there to run an errand, walk a dog, or pick up a prescription.
They are there to step in when a family member needs a break from caring for their loved one. And they are there for the family and friends when their loved one has passed away. Volunteers are also there to help with the multitude of administrative needs of our organization board membership, mailings, writing thank you notes, filing, data entry, gardening, public speaking the list goes on and on. I am blessed to work side by side with members of this community who devote their time and their hearts to the work of the hospice team. We at Seacoast Hospice want first to extend our gratitude to the volunteers who work so very hard for our organization, and second, to volunteers everywhere who give of their time and energy to help others.