Volunteers
Volunteers serve a pivotal role in the implementation of hospice care.
Click here to download a Stein Hospice Volunteer brochure.
Stein Hospice volunteer opportunities include:
Patient and Family Support Volunteers – work with patient’s and their families within their residence which could include a nursing facility or assisted living facility. They lend a supporting presence to the patient and family under Stein Hospice care. Some responsibilities may include:
- Providing companionship for the patient.
- Relieving the caregivers so that they might be able to maintain a balance in their own lives.
- Providing transportation or running errands.
Delivery Volunteers – transport much needed medicine and equipment to patients whose caregivers are unable to do so. These services are a vital part of Stein Hospice care.
Bereavement Volunteers – are special listeners who help the family after the death of their loved one. They provide loving, compassionate support to friends and family members. Bereavement volunteers responsibilities may include:
- Visiting and listening to family members
- Assisting with social or educational functions
- Helping with memorial services
Administrative Support Volunteers – work in the office providing support to the administrative staff. Some of their responsibilities may include:
- Providing clerical support
- Helping with community service projects
- Assisting with mailings
Special Project Volunteers – work with the Stein Hospice team on special events such as the annual “Light up a Life” celebration, Memorial Services and fundraisers. Volunteers may bake cookies, assist with landscaping, help at special events, or many other possibilities. If you have a special talent or hobby, and would like to share it with us, we have a place for you!
For more information on becoming a Stein Hospice Volunteer please call 800-625-5269 or e-mail volunteers@steinhospice.org.
Paws Up - Do you own a dog, at least 1 year old, that is friendly and likes strangers? Do you want to volunteer your time visiting hospice patients in our inpatient care center, private homes or nursing homes? Is so, please consider joining Paws Up. Click here to lean more.
LifeCourse™ Training
The LifeCourse™ Training assists us to journey through the process of self-awareness of not only death and dying, but living well in the process. It provides important information about end of life, while creating a supportive, nurturing environment that allows us to explore our beliefs, our fears, and our hopes.
The LifeCourse™ Training is open to everyone in the community, regardless of ability or interest in serving as a volunteer.
LifeCourse™ will be offered at the following locations:
Ottawa County
Magruder Hospital
615 Fulton Street, Port Clinton
Mondays, October 4th through November 8th, 2010
6-9 pm
Erie County
Firelands Regional Medical Center, South Campus
1912 Hayes Avenue, 3rd floor, Sandusky
Tuesdays, October 5th through November 9th, 2010
6-9 pm
Sandusky County
Fremont Recreation Center
600 St. Joseph Street, Fremont
Thursdays, October 7th through November 11th, 2010
9am-12pm
Volunteers must first complete LifeCourse™, a 6-week program (three hours per week) which explores the feelings and philosophies of the death and dying process. There is no cost for the course, however registration is required.
For more information or to register contact Stein Hospice’s volunteer office, 419-625-5269 or 1-800-625-5269 or email volunteers@steinhospice.org.
"Together, We Share the Journey"