NorthStar Home Hospice has opportunities throughout Greater Cincinnati for UC pre-med students who want to make a difference while being able to interact with patients and families facing terminal illnesses, learn about palliative care, and develop important communication and empathy skills. Additionally, hospice volunteer experience can be highly beneficial for medical school applications and
your future career!
Some of the ways YOU can impact the lives of patients and families:
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Reading aloud to the patient or listening to music together
- Looking at photos together and sharing memories (life review)
- Sitting with a patient so caregivers have free time (respite)
- Journaling or scrapbooking (helping the patient record their history)
- Watching movies or playing games
- Practical support
- Simply being present
Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice team! We provide ongoing support, comprehensive orientation/training, and screenings at no cost to you. Once you complete your orientation and screenings, we will strive to assign you close to your home, school, or work, and based on your schedule and availability.
Become part of something special and make a difference in the lives of local hospice patients when they need it most!
You can complete the volunteer application at the following link:
https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2124156212
