VOLUNTEER
St. Marie’s strives to provide excellence in end-of-life care for patients and families. All our volunteers are given careful training by a team of hospice professionals. This orientation happens either in-person or via an interactive online learning format at your convenience St. has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a more meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families. Have a special skill? Please review all the unique ways of volunteering below:
Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
Supports the important office operations of the program.
Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
Young volunteers visit patients along with their adult guardian, and light up the room with the special joy that children bring.
Share the gift of music with our patients and families.
Share the gift of music with our patients and families.
When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
Engage patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
Use crafts and multi-media to capture special memories and the unique legacy of each patient.
No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
Turn a patient’s clothing into a personalized stuffed bear for the family to cherish.
Provide support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.