Our mission | To provide hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill and support for their family. |
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Hospice of Miami County
Ways to help | Caring Companion ProgramVolunteers offer our patients and families respite, not only during the patient’s dying process, but also when urgent companionship is needed.“My Story” Audio/Video RecordingInterview patients who want to tell their story and create a true and lasting gift for their family.Office supportAssist with office duties and mailings.We Honor VeteransDid you serve in the United States Armed Forces? If so, help us honor our veteran patients with special pinning ceremonies, during which we thank them for their service and present them with a pin and an American flag.Errands and Light HousekeepingOffer a helping hand by running errands for a patient, or tidying up their home.Pet TherapyBring comfort and peace to patients and families by becoming a certified therapy team with your pet.Patient CareMake visits to patients and families at their place of residence for companionship and to give the caregiver a much needed break. Visit patients in facilities, read to them, or help with feeding.EventsAssist with hospice-sponsored and community events.Special Patient ServicesFrom massage therapy and Reiki to barber and beautician services, we can use just about anyone’s unique skill to help our patients and their families. Do you have a skill or talent you could offer?Petals of SunshineJoin other volunteers to assemble and deliver flower arrangements to patients.Join a Facility TeamVisit our patients that reside in skilled care and assisted living facilities to simply chat, read to them and spend time with them.BereavementWork with our Generations of Life Community Bereavement Resource Center. Offer bereavement visits and phone calls to bereaved family members. Assist with adult, children and teen bereavement programs. |
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How you help | Volunteers are truly the heart of hospice care. From the beginning, volunteers have played a vital role as members of the hospice care team. Just like our patients, hospice volunteers represent all ages, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. Each brings unique skills and experiences to the volunteer role of their choosing. |
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About us | We are dedicated to our mission to celebrate the lives of those we have the privilege of serving by providing superior care and superior services to each patient and family. We are supportive, respectful and encouraging; characteristics that allow us to provide the highest levels of hospitality and warmth to our patients and their families. Our vision is to be a world class organization. |
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