Volunteers


What does a volunteer do?

You choose the activities in which you are most interested.


Direct Patient Contact

• personal visits
• provide caregivers with respite time
• run errands
• write letters
• read to a patient
• listen and share stories

Fundraising

• assist in yearly mailings
• represent the agency at public events
• spear head new fundraisers

Office Support

• typing, filing
• computer data entry
• media work
• letter writing

Training

This enlightening class offers education in the hospice philosophy, grief and loss, medical issues, family dynamics and the role of the volunteer with end-of-life care. Office volunteers complete an orientation specific to the project in which they are interested.


Please contact:

Director of Volunteer Services
Hospice of the North Country
358 Tom Miller Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-561-8465

Director of Volunteer Services
Hospice of the North Country
104 Park Street
Malone NY 12953
518-483-3200