• Hospice volunteers provide care and companionship to patients and enable the primary caregivers to take a break from the responsibilities of caring for a loved one.
• Just a few minutes of your time can make a huge difference in the life of another.
• The most important care given by a hospice volunteer is to "be there." Sometimes family members and friends stop visiting and calling, because they don't know what to say or do. "What can I do to help?" is a question many patients need to hear from hospice volunteers.
• Volunteers may choose to work either with patients or in the hospice office. Those working with patients and families receive special training, and references are closely checked.
• The volunteer's involvement with the patient and family depends on the volunteer's skills, interests, availability and relationship with the patient and caregiver.
• Volunteers may also assist with clerical duties and with special events.
• A number of new volunteer opportunities are now available with Livingston Hospice Associates.

Please check our site regularly for volunteer opportunities and updates on our scheduled events.

To join our volunteer family please call us at (225) 667-1340.

Volunteer Coordinator
Sue Hughes