It's About Living...
Are You Ready to Become a Volunteer?
A longtime strength of Hospice of Havasu is our amazing group of volunteers - women and men who gladly give their time to help others. Hospice of Havasu volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks, all aimed at helping patients and families. Whether working in our office or visiting patients and families in their home or at an assisted living facility, volunteers are a vital part of the care team.
Hospice of Havasu matches each volunteer’s talents and skills with our patient’s needs. Some volunteers deliver medications to families throughout the week, while others are available for social visits or to provide a break for a caregiver needing to leave the home for errands or rest. Volunteers that receive special training are able to take their trained pets into patient homes. Other volunteers play music for patients and help with family history projects.
Volunteers also serve as staff members at the Hospice of Havasu resale shop, Yours, Mine & Ours. There, they wait on customers, arrange displays and sort donations.
Here are the Volunteer Applications...
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Hospice of Havasu | Yours, Mine & Ours |
30-Hour Volunteer Training
| Afternoon Session | Evening Session |
| 12:30 - 4:30 pm | 5:30 - 9:30 pm |
| July 10 | July 9 |
| July 15 | July 16 |
| July 21 | July 23 |
| July 28 | July 30 |
| July 29 | August 6 |
| July 31 | August 13 |
| August 4 | August 20 |
| August 7 - Graduation! | August 27 - Graduation! |
The Best 'Job' You'll Ever Have
Those interested in becoming a Hospice of Havasu volunteer usually ask how much time is involved. The time spent volunteering is up to the volunteer. There are no requirements, other than being willing to give of your time to help others.
The volunteer receives initial training — required before visiting a patient or helping in the office — and that training is reinforced throughout the year. Volunteers are shown how to handle the required paperwork and taught techniques and skills to communicate with patients and families. The training is done by Hospice of Havasu staff and has proven very effective in preparing volunteers for their work.
The real reward of becoming a Hospice of Havasu volunteer is knowing that you’ve made a difference. Volunteers learn that their roles in the lives of patients and families are very important and appreciated. In addition, Hospice of Havasu takes time throughout the year to thank volunteers for their efforts, and annually honors all who help.
Still Undecided? Try this Quiz...
If you can...
- Comfort someone.
- Stuff envelopes.
- Provide transportation.
- Deliver medications.
- Be a good listener.
- Do light household chores.
- Play a musical instrument.
- Do yard work.
Please consider becoming a Hospice of Havasu volunteer!
Volunteer Newsletters
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Volunteer Events Calendar 2008
Lake Havasu City
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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July 28 |
10:00 am |
Self Care Yoga - Dr. Pam Meyers |
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August 11 |
10:00 am |
Hospice Children's Program |
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August 25 |
10:00 am |
TBA |
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September 8 |
10:00 am |
TBA |
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September 22 |
10:00 am |
TBA |
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October 13 |
10:00 am |
Discussion on National Hospice Month |
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October 27 |
10:00 am |
Organization - What People Do - Where Volunteers Fit In |
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November 3 |
10:00 am |
Flower Delivery to Caregivers |
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November 7 |
10:00 am |
Thanksgiving Meals - Final Discussion |
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November 26 |
10:00 am |
Thanksgiving Meals - Preparation |
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December 8 |
10:00 am |
Holiday Meals Discussion |
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December 15 |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Annual Christmas Tea |
Parker
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Date |
Time |
Event |
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August 12 |
11:00 am |
Hospice Children's Program |
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August 26 |
11:00 am |
Communicating with Compassion |
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September 9 |
11:00 am |
TBA |
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September 23 |
11:00 am |
TBA |
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October 14 |
11:00 am |
Discussion on National Hospice Month |
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October 28 |
11:00 am |
Organization - What People Do - Where Volunteers Fit In |
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November 3 |
11:00 am |
Pick up Flowers in LHC |
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November 7 |
11:00 am |
Thanksgiving Meals - Final Discussion |
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November 26 |
11:00 am |
Pick up Thanksgiving Meals in LHC |
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December 9 |
11:00 am |
Holiday Meal Discussion |
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December 16 |
12:00 noon |
Christmas Social |
For more information about Volunteers... Contact Us