Home Visiting Volunteer Services
Trained volunteers provide emotional, spiritual and respite time for an individual/family who has a terminal illness. This can be provided in the home, hospital or nursing home. Some of the support that is offered is;
- Reading aloud, writing letters, companionship, listening, telephone support
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks
- Assist with meal preparation
- Basic personal care such as simple back rubs, position changes and transfers
- Bedside vigilance while caregivers are out or resting
