Are you looking for a way to make a difference in someone’s life? Allen Hospice will offer a five-part orientation and training course for individuals interested in volunteering with hospice patients and their families. Allen Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual care for end-of-life patients in their place of residence, including their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or in a hospital.

“Our volunteers provide compassion and care and are very important to a patient’s and family’s hospice experience,” explained Linda Alexandres, volunteer coordinator at Allen Hospice. “Many of our volunteers state that hospice service is fulfilling, life-affirming, and an honor and a privilege. We offer many opportunities for individuals to serve, depending on their interest, time and talents.”

Allen Hospice volunteers who choose to work in direct care may spend time reading to and visiting with patients or providing respite care to allow family caregivers a break. Support work may include helping with mailings and other special projects. And because Allen Hospice serves patients living within a 50-mile radius of Waterloo, there are many volunteering opportunities available in different communities.