Volunteers

Burke Hospice receives priceless hours contributed by volunteers throughout the year. Attending the 2010 Unifour Hospice Volunteer Conference are volunteers (seated) Regi Cox, Volunteer Coordinator Linda Morgan, Becky Vess. 2nd Row: Mary Baker, Patsy Compton, Charlene Fletcher, Pat Gray. 3rd Row: Ella Reece, Evelyn Cain, Fran Coleman, Mary Rourke. 4th Row: Lillian Bradshaw, Linda Lake, Outreach Specialist Teresa Adkins, Brenda Perry.

Our Most Valuable Resource

Our volunteers selflessly give thousands of hours each year helping our patients and families, working in the office, manning our booth at special events, and dozens of other activities. We couldn’t continue to operate without volunteers; according to Medicare guidelines, at least five percent of all hours worked at hospices each year must be contributed by volunteers. Volunteers are truly our most valuable resource!

We always need volunteers for…

• Patient Care—This is our single biggest need. Bring our patients companionship and a link to the outside world. You may choose to visit patients’ homes, nursing facilities, or our Hospice House.
• Transitions program—Be a sympathetic ear for those living with a serious diagnosis.
• Bereavement Support—Walk beside those who have lost a loved one on their new path.
• Administrative Assistance—Sort, file, fold, answer phones, and more! Let us know if you have computer skills.
• Special Events—Help man our booth at the fair, senior days, etc.
• Grounds/Facility Maintenance—Love working in the yard? Help us keep our grounds green and clean!

We ask our volunteers to spend about one to three hours per week with us. Scheduling is very flexible; you may choose to work during the day, in the evenings, or on weekends.

If you are interested in volunteering with Burke Hospice, call Volunteer Coordinator Linda Morgan at 828/879-1601, or email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you soon!