Volunteer

Many people ask what they can do to help ensure that hospice’s “special way of caring” will always be available to those who need it. At Good Sam, we rely heavily on gifts of time and talent to meet the needs of our community. There is a real need for men and women willing to consider volunteer opportunities with our organization. Whether or not you personally have volunteer experience is not important. We provide specialized hospice training through both our offices in Roanoke and the New River Valley.  Many of our volunteers can say: "Hospice was my first volunteer position and it gave me a whole new outlook on life and living."

Vital Members of the Team

Volunteers are an integral part of our total commitment to providing quality medical and supportive services for people in the final stages of a life-limiting illness. Volunteers work closely with an interdisciplinary team that includes staff nurses, social workers, home health aides, office staff and clergy, to provide care and support to patients and family members.

What Volunteers Do:

• Family Support Volunteer - As a family support volunteer, you will be a special friend to hospice patients and families in their home or place of residence. Prior to serving in this capacity, you will participate in our comprehensive training program to become familiar with the hospice concept of care, gain experience with communication skills, and learn more about the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Office Volunteer - As an office volunteer, you will provide support services such as answering telephones, filing, assisting with mailings, working on the computer, and other special tasks.
• Special Projects Volunteer - As a projects volunteer, you will have the opportunity to help with special projects including fund raising, mass mailings, community education and other special events. You may also volunteer your assistance in personal areas of expertise such as baking, yard work and sewing.