Heartland Hospice works to provide the love, respect and care hospice patients and their families. Volunteers can help by:
- Running errands for patients and families
- Staying with patients so family members can get a much-needed rest
- Reading or providing a comforting touch
- Playing or singing soothing music to patients
- Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours
- Helping with office support tasks at the agency
- Providing a friendly visit to lift a patient’s spirits
- Providing special veteran volunteer support to patients who are veterans