Volunteers are at the heart of Valir Hospice Care
Specially trained and educated in the hospice philosophy, Valir Hospice volunteers contribute significantly to the quality of our patient care. Some of the functions they assist with include:
- Companionship
- Art or music
- Clerical and office support
- Grief and bereavement support
- Community Education
- Memorial services
- Caregiver Relief
- Special event
Valir offers organized training to its patient-care volunteers, which covers the following subjects:
- Understanding Hospice
- Confidentiality
- Working with families
- Listening skills
- Signs and symptoms of approaching death
- Loss
- Grief and bereavement support
Because hospice volunteers spend time in patient and family homes, Valir Hospice Care requires all potential volunteers to submit an application and pass an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check, drug test, and an interview to ensure the applicant’s suitability for this type of work.
For more information on Valir’s Hospice Volunteer Program or HosPets, contact us.