Helping Genesis Hospice Care Patients - Numerous Volunteer Opportunities Available

Compassionate volunteers are needed at Genesis Hospice Care to help support patients nearing the end of life and their families. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, including in patients’ homes, in Morrison House, which is Genesis’ inpatient facility, and in nursing facilities.

“We are grateful for caring people in our community who give of their time to help our patients and their families,” said Pebbles Kieber, Director of Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services at Genesis HealthCare System.

Volunteers are needed for companionship with patients, assisting with mealtimes, pet or music therapy, deliveries to homes for birthdays and anniversaries, beautician and barber services, fundraising, and greeting, wayfinding and keeping the family kitchen stocked at Morrison House, among others.

Training is provided, and shifts are flexible to meet volunteers’ needs. To learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer and making a difference for patients near the end of life, call Genesis Hospice Care at 740-454-5364, or visit genesishcs.org/hospice, click on “Volunteer.”