Hospice Volunteers Needed 

Compassus is currently seeking volunteers to work with hospice patients in Mountain Grove, Lebanon and West Plains. Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the Compassus care team, providing companionship and support to members of the community facing life-limiting illness. The Compassus – South Central locations serve patients in Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Franklin, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark, Pulaski, Phelps, Shannon, Texas and Wright counties.
“The importance of the comfort hospice volunteers provide can’t be overstated,” said Janean Miller, volunteer coordinator for Compassus – South Central Missouri. “It’s about helping people at the end of their lives have dignity, peace and a pain-free experience. Hospice volunteers are an essential part of our care team. They work with our colleagues to support patients and their loved ones as they navigate one of the most challenging experiences.”
Hospice volunteers provide companionship to the patient and respite for the caregiver. Volunteers are assigned roles based on their individual interests, abilities and availability. All volunteers receive free training and can donate their time and talent in a variety of ways, such as reading aloud, completing puzzles, taking a walk and simply being a comforting presence to those in the final chapter of their life. Some assist with office work, grief support groups, community education and health fairs, or the Music Ministry programs. Veteran volunteers are also critically important because they understand the unique needs of their fellow veterans and offer camaraderie. 
To learn more, contact Compassus – South Central Missouri or volunteering with hospice patients, contact Janean Miller at 417-926-4146 or visit Compassus.com/locations/Missouri.

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