Compassus Hospice - National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 21-25, 2025

Even at the end of life, there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers help patients and families create meaningful moments and lasting memories. Right here in our community, twenty-two trained volunteers work with Compassus hospice patients and families, giving selflessly to help people live as fully as possible at the end of life. 
In times of crisis, volunteers are even more integral to the health and safety of vulnerable patients. Our volunteers are lending their time in different ways: shopping for groceries and supplies and delivering meals to the patients and loved ones we serve. Through every face-to-face interaction, the support of Compassus volunteers is unwavering. Our community is a better, more compassionate place because of their service. 
Across the U.S., more than 420,000 hospice volunteers give more than 19 million hours of service every year. Hospice volunteers are an indispensable part of the care team, bringing companionship to people in the final months and weeks of life, providing respite to families and caregivers and supporting the administrative responsibilities of hospice programs. 
April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week, and every single volunteer deserves our appreciation and grateful acknowledgement. 
I encourage anyone who may be interested in becoming a hospice volunteer to contact Compassus Hospice in Columbia at 931-381-4090, or call me directly at 415-342-0156; or to visit https://www.compassus.com/volunteers/volunteers/ to learn more. Hospice volunteer opportunities are endless, and all hospice volunteers receive free training. Whether volunteering a few hours a month or six hours a week, all efforts are appreciated and needed. 

**** (In the picture above from left to right) Carrie Meehan (Volunteer Coordinator for Compassus Hospice Columbia), Reya Almeida-Gray (Volunteer for Compassus Hospice Columbia), Mayor Chaz Molder, Maia Pointer (Business Office Manager for Compassus Hospice Columbia).