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Patient/Family Support
Patient/Family Support Volunteers provide one-on-one emotional support and companionship to our patients and their families. Friendly visits, life review, and assistance with errands are just a few of the many way in which volunteers brighten the lives of our patients.
Residential Center Cooks
The Residential Center Cooking Volunteers provide occasional meals for the residents and their families in our family-style kitchen located at the Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center.
Residential Center Patient Care
In addition to providing emotional support and companionship to our Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center residents, Patient Care Volunteers work side-by-side with our nursing staff to provide assistance with the hands-on care of our patients.
Music Companionship
Music Volunteers work closely with Blue Ridge Hospice Music Therapists to provide comfort, companionship, and entertainment for our patients through the use of music. No formal music training is required.
Bereavement Support
Bereavement Support Volunteers work with Blue Ridge Hospice Bereavement Counselors and provide support to family members throughout the grief process. Support is offered through caring phone calls and visits.
Pet Therapy
Pet Therapy Volunteers provide companionship to patients and family members through scheduled pet visits. Pets participating in the Pet Therapy Volunteer Program must meet specific criteria prior to their first visit.
Administrative Support
Administrative Support Volunteers assist in the Reception, Medical Records, Marketing and Volunteer Departments, manning the switchboard, filing, copying, data entry, charting, and other similar activities.
Community Events
Civic groups, school groups, individuals, and organizations may volunteer their time to provide an activity, presentation or performance for our residents in the Residential Center. Community Service Volunteers can bake holiday cookies for our residents, sing with them, assist with crafts, or any number of activities. Community Service Volunteers may also be asked to represent Blue Ridge Hospice at designated community events, and participate in fundraising activities throughout the year.
Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shops
Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shops are located in Winchester, Berryville, Stephens City, and Purcellville, VA. Thrift Shop Volunteers assist with receiving, sorting, tagging, and displaying donated items as well as assisting customers.
Center for Hope
The Center for Hope Woodstock, Virginia location has volunteers who provide administrative support and assist with maintaining our Resources/Lending Library.
Teen Volunteer Program
The Blue Ridge Hospice Teen Volunteer Program offers area students volunteer opportunities in fundraising, community events, Thrift Shop, office support and patient care. Assignments are based upon age appropriateness and the interests of teens. Teens volunteering with patients will be assigned a "Volunteer Mentor", when appropriate. Communication between the volunteer, volunteer families and Blue Ridge Hospice is an essential element of the program. These exceptionally dedicated young ladies and gentlemen give their time and their hearts to make a difference in our patient's lives.
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