Become
an Arbor Hospice Volunteer!
Quality
of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could
not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers.
Arbor Hospice has a dedicated volunteer force of over
300 caring individuals and we offer opportunities in just about every
area you can imagine. Whether you can give four hours a month or four
hours a day, we can use your help!
All of our volunteers receive extensive training in providing comfort
and support to families facing end-of-life issues. Topics covered during
volunteer training include hospice and palliative care, ways to improve
communication, active listening, identifying and respecting cultural differences,
spirituality, and grief and the healing process.
Without
the contributions of each and every one of the volunteers, we would not
be able to provide the level of care and comfort to our patients for which
we are renown.
Training Dates
Volunteers are an invaluable part of the Arbor Hospice team. For patients living at home or in nursing care facilities, volunteers play a key role in supporting caregiver and patient needs. They provide companionship to patients and/or allow caregivers a brief respite.
The Residence of Arbor Hospice, a hospice facility, provides patients with a tranquil home-like setting and offers volunteers a wide range of opportunities to help.
Volunteers also provide Arbor Hospice, a nonprofit agency, administrative support by helping with special events, fundraising, mailings, filing, and general office needs.
Volunteers must complete a volunteer application and 15 hours of volunteer training. Volunteers should wait at least a year after the death of a loved one before becoming a hospice volunteer. More information regarding the different locations is below. Please contact the appropriate Volunteer Coordinator.
Ann Arbor Team – Serving patients in their homes and community facilities in Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, Lenawee and Jackson County
- The Ann Arbor Team is recruiting volunteers in Monroe County for people who have chosen to receive the benefits of hospice care in their home or in a long term care facility. Volunteer Training will be starting August 3rd.
- The Ann Arbor Team will also be holding Volunteer Training in the fall for volunteers who would like to visit patients in their homes and community facilities on the following dates and times:
LOCATION: Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
If you are interested in registering for training or if you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities with the Ann Arbor Team, please call 734.794.5396 or email aavolunteers@arborhospice.org
The Residence of Arbor Hospice – 26 room in-patient hospice facility
Training classes are being formed now. If you are interested in registering for training or if you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities in The Residence of Arbor Hospice, please call 734.794.5151 or email aaresvol@arborhospice.org
Wayne Team – Serving patients in their homes and community facilities in Oakland, Wayne and Monroe County
Training classes are being formed now. If you are interested in registering for training or if you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities with the Wayne Team, please call 734.656.0031 or email wwvolunteers@arborhospice.org
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities include assisting patients in The Residence of Arbor Hospice, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or patients' home environments. By Your Side volunteers are needed to provide a supportive presence during a patient’s final hours. In addition to direct patient care, a wide array of volunteer opportunities are available, including assembling admissions packets, fundraising, assisting dietary services, stocking supplies, office assistance, public speaking, crafting, grief support, singing with the Threshold Choir, participating in a Speaker’s Bureau for community education and much more.
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The Residence of Arbor Hospice
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2366 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 662-5068
Ann Arbor
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2366 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 662-5999
Fax: (734) 662-2330
Downriver
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21647 Allen Road
Woodhaven, MI 48183
Phone: (734) 656-0031
Fax: (734) 254-0985
Western Wayne
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40500 Ann Arbor Rd. E
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 656-0031
Fax: (734) 254-0985
Toll-free
1-888-992-CARE