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Why does Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter have volunteers?
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter began as a free volunteer service that coordinated nursing care and volunteer support for people with life-limiting illness and their families in 1980. Today, that same volunteer spirit enables Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter to continue to provide its needed services.

Who are Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter volunteers?
People of all ages from all walks of life become our volunteers. Many of them have personally seen the value of Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter services. Most are concerned about end-of-life care issues and have a desire to help others.

What volunteer opportunities exist?
Volunteers provide respite for caregivers and much-needed emotional support for patients and their families. They also assist hospice families with errands as needed. Volunteers act as objective, caring friends to people in need. They also provide administrative support, help with special events, and give assistance with community outreach.

Do volunteers receive support and training?
Volunteers attend a training orientation before they begin volunteering. The training gives an in-depth overview of agency programs, services, and philosophy; discusses volunteer opportunities; and highlights end-of-life care issues and concerns. Throughout the year, support groups and continuing education sessions are held on a regular basis. A monthly newsletter is sent to all active volunteers to enhance communication. 

How does someone become a volunteer?
Potential volunteers meet with Volunteer Program staff members to discuss a match between their interests and current volunteer opportunities.

What volunteer opportunities are available?
Patient Care in the Community: Serve patients in the home by providing respite, running errands or serving as an emotional support to patients and families.

Hospice Care Center: Provide assistance and support to families, patients, and staff in the inpatient facility.

Office Work: Provide assistance in administrative departments as needed.

Bereavement: Assist bereavement counselors with phone calls, letters and support groups as needed.

Community Education: Make presentations to groups on topics related to hospice services and end-of-life care issues, assist with health fairs.

Fund Raising: Assist hospice fund-raising department with special events throughout the year such as golf tournaments and Festival of Trees.

Boards and Committees: Serve on the board of directors, the governing body of hospice, the endowment board, and on advisory committees as needed.

Other Opportunities: Participate in teen volunteer program, vigil teams, manna baskets, cakes for all occasions, meals of love, pet therapy, and healing arts.