Volunteers Needed

08/09/2022

Calling all Lynchburg residents and surrounding counties. Lynchburg University is hosting an Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar this Wedneday. This seminar normally cost $$, but they are trying to bring awarness to the public, so it is FREE! If you would like to attend, please message me and I will forward you the application. The seminar comes with a free book.

07/29/2022

What does selfcare look like and why is it so important!?!

Well... let's start with why?
In addition to our job, many Americans also wear several different hats: the head of the house hold, the caretaker, the mother, father sister, brother, spouse.... the list goes on..

When we fail to wear that hat when it is needed, we feel guilty.....

But why do we feel guilty, when we are figuratively drowning?!?! We wouldn't feel shame or guilt if we were drowning in the literal sense. And if you were literally drowning, most people would not expect for you to sacrafice your life for theirs.

So before you help someone or even think about helping someone, just make sure you have taken care of your self first. This isn't selfish, narcissistic or anything negative.. this is called self love.

So now... let's talk about what selfcare looks like.
Selfcare looks like a lot of things. Some common examples of selfcafe include:
Exercising
Sleeping
Reading
Meditation
Stretching
Connecting with friends and family
Joining an organization
Volunteering
Eating healthy

Stay tune for more post on selfcare 🥰

07/25/2022

Want to be happier!?! Want to slice through some of that anxiety that was packed on by the pandemic? Try volunteering.

"Research suggests that volunteers aren’t just helping the communities they serve. People who volunteer actually experience a boost in their mental health —

While it’s true that people who are happier do tend to spend more time volunteering, the current study suggests that you don’t need to already feel happy to benefit from it. In fact, some research suggests that people who start out with lower levels of well-being may even get a bigger boost from volunteering."

Article retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/07/29/volunteer-happy-mental-health/

07/23/2022

Our hospice volunteers offer companionship and support to patients and their families.

This would include anything from reading, taking walks, writing letters or simply serving as an ear to listen.

Volunteers touch the lives of our hospice patients every day.🥰❤

07/23/2022

Why hospice?

Well.. did you know that 80% of Americans would prefer to die at home? Despite this tidbit, 60% of Americans die in hospitals, 20% in nursing homes and only 20% at home.

Hospice can help to bring more Americans back home to pass away in comfort and in peace.

07/19/2022

America’s hospice professionals are on a mission to learn how to serve Veterans through the challenges they may be facing from illness, isolation or traumatic life experience. The first step to providing quality end of life care to our nation’s Veterans is to learn more about their unique needs.

Do you have a heart for people? Do you especially enjoy the elderly? Are you looking for ways to reco

07/18/2022

Become A Volunteer
As a hospice volunteer, you can donate as much or as little of your time as you desire. When you become a volunteer, we will provide you with a detailed orientation to the hospice program, so you will fully understand our caring philosophy and goals and have the skills needed to assist patients and their families. To become a hospice volunteer, call us today!

07/18/2022

Our volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you help determine which tasks you’re best suited to perform.