Hospice Volunteers provide companionship and support to patients with a limited life expectancy along with providing support to their families. Volunteers are valued members of our Hospice Team and provide services it otherwise could not offer. Volunteers can visit in patients homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and our Inpatient Hospice Unit. Volunteer duties include listening to the patients life stories, reading and providing what the patient wishes to share with their volunteer. Each volunteer provides their own special skills and talents to the hospice department.

18-20 hours of training is provided. Support and training are provided on a continuous basis to support the volunteer in their role.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Neighborhood Hospice

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

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Contact Person: Janice Gathercole, Coordinator Of Volunteer Services, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

400 E Marshall St West Chester, PA 19380 (See a map)

Directions:

From South of West Chester: Take Route 202 North; approximately 6 miles after crossing over Route 1, bear right at the Holiday Inn (West Chester Bypass). Exit at Paoli Pike; at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Paoli Pike (the West Goshen Shopping Center will be on your right). Turn right at light on Montgomery Avenue (McDonald's will be on your right)Proceed to the next light, left onto E. Marshall, left on Convent, 2nd left into parking lot. From North of West Chester: Take Route 100 south through the intersection of US Route 30 in Exton. Approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection of Routes 100 and 30 (stay in the right lane) bear right onto the exit ramp for West Chester. Proceed south for approximately 3 miles to the third stoplight, turn left onto East Marshall Street. Approx 3/4 mile, turn right on Convent Lane, first left and immediate right into parking lof 400 Building. From Philadelphia International Airport: Take I-95 South to Route 322 (West Chester) to Route 1 South. Make a left onto Route 1 and continue to the intersection of Routes 1 and 202. Turn right on Route 202 North, and exit at Paoli Pike, make a right at right. Turn right at light on Montgomery Avenue (McDonald's will be on your right)Proceed to the next light, left onto E. Marshall, left on Convent, take left and immediate right into the parking lot. For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Web Site: http://www.nvnacc.com

Overall Experience   
I could not have possibly envisioned that my three planned months with hospice would voluntarily develop into a three-year time commitment, and that this venture would make an indelible impact on my life, as well as, hopefully, on the lives of others.

Neighborhood Hospice is a hospice organization. The agency coordinates a large pool of volunteers, nurses, doctors, specialists, family, and patients. Through hospice, I have learned how to talk with different kinds of people, but more importantly, I have learned to listen. Also, my level of patience has increased significantly as a result of volunteering, as I have gained the ability to relate with people, even if they appear unable to comprehend a word I say. posted by Freethrw33 on June 19, 2004

Overall Experience   
One of the most gratifying things I've ever done.

Having been a volunteer with the Neighborhood Health Agency exposed me to a world I did not know much about, and that is the world of hospice and volunteering. I got to meet interesting people and listen to their life stories. Although many of the people I met were nearing the end of their lives and had all sorts of ailments they still had much to talk about. For anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of another, volunteering is definitely the way to go. It shows that you care for others and are willing to make sacrifices. If anyone would ask me if I would do it again, I would automatically say, "YES"! posted by sgoeser on June 17, 2004

Overall Experience   
I got to help people in need of it and make some friends along the way. I will never forget it.

I gained a sincere appreciation for volunteer organizations and the people who put all that time and effort into running them. I know that my experience has been worthwhile and meaningful and I thank Hospice for giving me that opportunity. Finally, I most certainly have a greater appreciation for life in general. posted by aarongizer on June 9, 2004

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