Volunteer Opportunities include:

• Respite Care – provide companionship to a patient, offering caregivers a moment of relief
• Vigil – a supportive presence during a patient’s final hours
• Specialty Care – services including haircuts, notary, pet therapy, aromatherapy, and other specialized services. *Appropriate credentials are required.
• Administrative – Clerical assistance in our VNA of Ohio office
• Community Outreach – Represent VNA of Ohio at local health fairs and community events
• Seamstress – sewing hospital gowns
• Attorney – provide legal support
• Bereavement Volunteers – Under the direction of the Bereavement Coordinator, make scheduled phone calls to bereaving families and assist with Memorial Services, Bereavement Groups and other activities.
• Life Story Volunteer – Assist patients with writing their life story, a wonderful gift to share with their family and friends

Additional requirements include:

• Completion of necessary training
• Background check
• TB test (for roles involving patient contact)
• Paperwork and references
• Appropriate certification/licensure for specialty care volunteers
• Email address and internet access
• Attendance at volunteer meetings and education events

Volunteers selflessly give their time and talent to further VNA of Ohio Hospice’s primary goal: enhancing quality of life for our patients and their loved ones by providing support during a challenging time.