Volunteers needed for Southcoast's Hospice Program

Southcoast Hospice volunteers serve Greater New Bedford and Wareham region

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Southcoast Hospice & Palliative Care is looking for volunteers, including but not limited to, veterans and Portuguese-speaking individuals in the Greater New Bedford and Wareham areas, to provide emotional support to patients and their families.

"One thing all hospice volunteers have in common is a true desire to help," said Jo-Ann Richard, Volunteer Coordinator at Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care & Infusion Services. "Some volunteers provide care and comfort to patients and their families while others prefer to assist with fundraising events, bereavement services, memorial planning, community networking, office tasks and other helpful duties."

The hospice volunteer must participate in a free 20-hour training session held at Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care & Infusion Services located at 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. The next training sessions are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 16, 17 and 21. Hospice volunteer training topics include patient care, family dynamics and spirituality. For more information, please contact Jo-Ann Richard at 508-984-0277.