Volunteer Training, Roanoke

Good Samaritan Hospice Needs Family Support Volunteers

Are you looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities?

Good Samaritan Hospice will offer training for new volunteers starting March 6.  The training sessions will be held twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm for four weeks, ending March 29.  They will be held at the hospice office at 2408 Electric Road, SW, Roanoke.

Hospice Family Support Volunteers work directly with our terminally ill patients and their families visiting for 2 to 4 hours each week.  They are often asked to sit with patients while their families run errands or take needed time away.  They bring loving companionship to homebound patients or those in facilities.  No experience is needed, only a caring heart.

Applications may be obtained by calling our office at (540) 776-0198 and asking for Becky Harris or Rayelle Williamson.  Or you may email Becky at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Deadline for pre-registration for this free Roanoke training is Thursday, March 1.

Office Volunteers are also needed for clerical support or to answer phones in both the Roanoke and Christiansburg offices.  No training is required to assist in these areas.