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There is lot more to blogging than having an idea! By the way, what does blogging involve?
When you publish
your blog who reads your article?
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So why does Medi Hospice Volunteer Department blog?
Just about every business can benefit from having a blog. A blog is an excellent way for your our hospice to have a voice. It is a way to “speak” to our volunteers and potential patients, post timely information, show some personality, educate our audience and establish us as an authority, as well as highlight what we do. Blogging does not have to be time consuming and is even shared among different employees or staff. The best thing about it, is that other than the time spent blogging, it is easy to do and free! Our blog is a place where we can share hospice news and show that we know what we are doing, establishing Medi Hospice Volunteer Department as an expert in the hospice field, and offering a top notch volunteer program. Spending some time once a month to give the Medi Hospice blog some attention is well worth the investment. We have recruited many volunteers simply by our presence on the internet through this blog.
There is always
an audience to reach. In our case we seek to educate and inform hospice
volunteers in North and Central Virginia. However, the audience becomes much
broader as people seek to learn more about hospice and hospice volunteering. As seen in the statistics above, people from all over the world are reading this blog!
· Using a special talent such as music to bring joy to the heart of the patient and their families.
I am interested in volunteering. How do I learn more about hospice volunteering opportunities? What training do volunteers need?
Volunteers are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team approach to hospice care. They join RN's, LPN's CNA's, Chaplains, Social Workers, and physicians in caring for patients.
Some of the things a Medi Hospice volunteer might assist with include:
· Reading from a favorite book or the Bible.
· Watch over the patient while the primary caretaker takes a break or runs errands.
· Listen to stories and memories that are meaningful to the patient.
· Support for an overwhelmed caretaker by listening without judgment.
· Visit patients with certified animals to offer pet therapy.
Hospice volunteers are very unique individuals who have a deep sense of compassion for those who are terminally ill. They give selflessly to our patients. They hold a hand that is in need of gentle touch. They read a book that tired eyes cannot see. They sit at the bedside bringing a smile and a quiet presence to one who needs both. When there is soup to heat the volunteer prepares; when there is fresh air to breath the volunteer escorts the patient to the window or porch; when the day calls for a joke or poem the hospice volunteer complies.
They are flexible, punctual, reliable and intuitive.They give from their heart, willingly, openly, without restraint.
Medi Hospice VOLUNTEERS ARE WONDERFUL, GIVING PEOPLE!
WE APPRECIATE THEIR GRACIOUSNESS AND LOVE!!
Volunteering in hospice is a choice that creates rewards for patients and families. The ultimate surprise is the growth a volunteer develops from learning more about themselves with every visit to their patient. You learn to communicate in ways that increase your own appreciation of life. Your views of daily situations take on a holistic perspective. Nothing will ever be the same in your personal or professional life if you are correctly trained as a hospice volunteer.
- Must be 18 or over to volunteer.
- Weekend and evening hours are available.
- Maximum requirement is two to four hour per week.
- Training provided.
- Locations will vary.
- Personal transportation required.
So would you consider joining others on their last journey?
We are actively growing our hospice volunteer program and we would like you to know that if you have a desire to become involving in making a difference in the lives of the dying we will give you that opportunity! Medi Hospice is located in Fredericksburg & Manassas Virginia. We have a Volunteer Coordinator who will meet and discuss with you our volunteer opportunities. Should you desire to join our team call during normal business hours and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.
For volunteer opportunities in the
Fredericksburg area or Northern Virginia
Call Medi Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
@540-361-7696 or 703-392-7100
