Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.

Bereavement Volunteers The loss of a loved one is the start of bereavement for a patient's family. Bereavement volunteers go on visits, make phone calls, write encouraging notes or emails, or become a friendly check in support to let the family know that they are not alone.

 

Art and Music Volunteers Art and/ or music is often relaxing to patients and family members. Help utilize their creative side through playing an instrument, singing or listening to music with the patient and their family, or by or creating art with the patient of their family. 

Pampering and Self Esteem Volunteers with current massage therapy license are always needed to provide friendly touch and massage to patients and their families. Pamper a patient and know that you have provided important time for patients to nurture themselves. We also welcome volunteers with a current cosmetology license to provide haircuts, shampoos and styling to patients. Manicurists and skin care professionals can also give a patient a boost by treating them to some special self care through experiences like manicures, facials, and more.  

Community Outreach Volunteers Join Holistic Home Care and Hospice as we reach out the the community! Represent HHHC at events, help organize outreach opportunities, speak in the community on topics related to end-of-life care, and help us increase our volunteer base.   

Spiritual Companion Volunteers Spirituality and faith are many times at the forefront of a patient’s mind as they reflect on their life. Other end of life discussions, like talking about forgiveness, their faith, their families, and any other spiritual needs they may have, are an important part of helping one to transition peacefully. Training is provided, no experience necessary.  

Sewing, Knitting and Crocheting Volunteers We are looking for creative people who enjoy working with textiles to help provide our patients with the following: (Directions are available for volunteers who do not have a favorite pattern they like to use) Fidget cuffs or blankets Prayer shawls Lap blankets Walker bags (bags that attach to walkers to assist patients with carrying small items)

“Give Us What You've Got” Volunteer These volunteers have interests, skills and talents to offer that don’t quite fit into one category but would be invaluable to our patients and families. Call us to discuss about any idea that you have on how you would like to help!

Legacy Volunteers Reminisce and/or record a patient’s life stories so the patient can give their family a beautiful look at the patient’s life through recordings, documents, photos or other creative ways.

Pet Friend Volunteers Have one of our screened and trained pet volunteers (and of course, their volunteer owners) visit patients and provide socialization, comfort, relaxation, and all the other good feelings that only animals can provide.

 

Alternative Supportive Care Volunteers Volunteers who can provide alternative, non-medical care make an extraordinary and profound impact on patients and their families. These modalities include aromatherapy, Reiki, meditation, yoga, guided visualization, and other non-traditional methods through a variety of relaxation and energy work techniques. (Depending on modality, these volunteers may be required to hold a current license or certification in a particular field.)