Where Volunteers Can Serve There are 3 areas where a Samaritan Care Hospice Volunteer can serve. These assignments include: 1. DIRECT CARE Direct Care Volunteers provide companionship to the patient and respite for the caregiver. Ways to help include: • Friendly visit
• Writing letters
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Reading to patients
• Running errands
• Hair care
2. BEREAVEMENT Bereavement Volunteers support families and friends of deceased patients. During the grieving process, the Bereavement Volunteer is an invaluable resource, especially for those who lack a solid support network. 3. SPECIAL SERVICE Special Service Volunteers help Samaritan Care Hospice staff, often through working in the office. Ways to help include: • Typing, filing & other light office work
• Sending birthday cards, sympathy cards and bereavement
       notes
• Making deliveries
• Coordinating support services
• Assisting at community workshops "We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude". ~Cynthia Ozick