Community Mercy Hospice is a physician-directed program that addresses the medical, spiritual , emotional and social needs of the terminally ill and their families. Hospice aims to enrich the patient's remaining months of life, emphasizing control of pain and symptoms in the warmth and familiarity of home, surrounded by the comfort of family and friends. Community Mercy Hospice is licensed by the State of Ohio and certified by Medicare. A wide range of program services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance plans.

Volunteers are a valuable part of the Interim Hospice team, providing much needed companionship and social support during a difficult time. Volunteers also support the patients' families through respite coverage and can even help in our office with Administrative tasks. Some volunteer roles include: - Spiritual support - Veteran Support - Music/Arts Patient Biographer (record life story) - General Companionship - Respite for family (sit with patient to cover a break for a family member) - Administrative (light office work).

The desire to give your time, talents and your heart in support of hospice patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

Volunteer opportunities include: Interaction with patients by: Playing cards; Reading; Listening; being a companion; Running errands; Doing light household chores; Taking patients on rides around Knox County and help in the Hospice office: Clerical; Switchboard; Bookkeeping; Mailings.

Seeking a variety of volunteers, including: - Animal lovers. - Caregiver assistants. - Clerical assistants. - Companions. - Gardeners. - Guest cooks/chefs. - Handypersons. - Household assistants. - Musicians. - Pet therapy visitors. - Spa services assistants. - Special events assistants. - Vigil support. - Welcome desk hosts/hostesses.

The desire to give your time, talents and your heart in support of hospice patients and families facing life-limiting illness.