We are committed to the highest quality of care for patients & families, and the highest standards of support & education for our volunteers. Due to the sensitive nature of end-of-life care, volunteers are carefully selected and trained. We welcome your call for information about volunteering: 770-285-1436.
To get started, we ask the following from all of our volunteers:
Fill out our volunteer application, then mail or scan your completed application to:
Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center
2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Please provide us with the following documentation:
- Immunization Record – documentation of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Tuberculosis Skin Test (two step) – provided as part of volunteer training (basic screening costs covered by Hospice)
- Background Check (costs covered by Hospice)
- Proof of Car Insurance
- Driver’s License
Attend all training sessions for the type of volunteer work you want to do. Call our office at 770-285-1436 for upcoming training sessions.
After completing personnel files and training sessions, commit to volunteering for a period of weeks, months, or years. We work with you and your schedule. We have opportunities for seasonal, time-limited, and long-term volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities & Training Requirements
Role:
- Assists with activities such as Bingo or Crafts in Assisted Living Facilities
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Three (3) hours site specific training and completion of volunteer file
Role:
- Provides clerical support in the hospice office
Training Required:
- Four (4) hour basic volunteer training
- Completion of personnel file
Role:
- Assists Bereavement staff with providing grief support to families of hospice patients
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Four (4) hour position specific bereavement support training and completion of volunteer file
Role:
- Assists Bereavement staff with providing grief support camps for kids
Training Required:
- Four (4) hour bereavement volunteer training
- Completion of personnel file
Role:
- Assists hospice staff with public speaking, health fairs and community events
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Two (2) hour position specific training with hospice nurse liaison
Role:
- Provides weekly drop-in visits to hospice patients hospitalized at Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Two (2) hour site specific training & completion of personnel file
Role:
- Provides company to hospice patients in long term care residences
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Two (2) hour site specific training & completion of personnel file
Role:
- Assists patients living in facilities with their meal
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Two (2) hour site specific training & completion of personnel file
Role:
- Sews “Memory Bears” for families of hospice patients
Training Required:
- Two (2) hour training
- Completion of “practice bear” and personnel file
Role:
- Stays with patient while caregiver takes a break from care giving inside or away from the home
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Four (4) hours comfort care training with shadowing opportunity available & completion of personnel file
Role:
- Credentialing through an established pet credentialing program
- Pet and owner/handler provide supportive visits to patients and families
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Completion of personnel file
Role:
- Certification/Licensure requirements may apply
- Provides a professional skill like cosmetology, pet therapy, nursing, massage, manicures, music, media etc.
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- One (1) hour position specific training and completion of personnel file
Role:
- Makes gowns, bibs, catheter bag covers, pillows, care bags, wooden memory boxes, blankets etc.
Training Required:
- One (1) hour training
- Completion of personnel file – requirements vary by project
Role:
- Professional education/credentialing required
- Provides spiritual support to patients and families
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Four (4) hours position specific training and completion of personnel file
Role:
- Visits hospice patients who are veterans & assist staff with thank you presentations
Training Required:
- Eight (8) hour volunteer general training
- Completion of personnel file
Role:
- Sits at the beside of dying patients
Training Required:
- Sixteen (16) hour volunteer general training
- Three (3) hour site specific training & completion of personnel file
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770-219-0276 or 1-888-572-3900
Hospice License # 069-160H