April is National Volunteer Month, and Community Hospice & Palliative Care is promoting and celebrating volunteerism. Volunteers are diverse and special members of the community, offering companionship and a listening ear to patients and family members.
Throughout the month, the volunteer department have been highlighting individual volunteers and their stories through social media channels. A volunteer appreciation celebration was planned at The University of North Florida.
“Volunteers make up a vital contribution to the ongoing operations of Community Hospice & Palliative Care,” said Dan Batty, manager of volunteer services. “In 2022, volunteers provided a cost savings of $1.2 million to our organization with 36,341 service hours. The skills and talents of volunteers serve the social, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and provide welcomed clerical support for our departments. Whether it is pet therapy, music, art, making a heart pillow or quilt, or pinning a veteran, our volunteers serve in many diverse ways.”
Community Hospice & Palliative Care has more than 500 volunteers who bring their many talents and educational backgrounds to help make a difference in the community.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, go to Volunteer.CommunityHospice.com for more information.
