Delaware Hospice Honors its Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 16 – 22

National Volunteer Week provides the opportunity to recognize the millions of Americans who provide volunteer service in communities across the country. At Delaware Hospice, 308 trained volunteers give selflessly to help people with a serious or life-limiting illness and their families.

Our volunteers are making a difference by providing patient visits at home and at the in-patient unit, running errands, grocery shopping, making check-in calls, sewing memory bears, crocheting blankets, baking cookies, fundraising, providing clerical assistance, mailing bereavement correspondence, volunteering at Camp New Hope, transporting patients, greeting visitors at the In-patient unit, and so much more.

“The hospice team would be nothing without our loyal and outstanding volunteers,” said Deb Haugh, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, “They all add value to our organization every single day and we have a great deal of appreciation for all they do!”

It is federally mandated under Medicare that 5% of all patient care hours be provided by trained volunteers, reflecting the vital role that volunteers play in the provision of care. But even if the integration of volunteers was not required, we would still consider them critical members of our team. Our community is a better, more compassionate place because of their service.

Interested in learning more about hospice or volunteer opportunities? Please visit

www.delawarehospice.org or contact us at 800.838.9800.

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About Delaware Hospice

Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Our mission is to provide support to every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission and active members of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Center to Advance Palliative Care, Delaware Quality of Life Coalition, and Alliance Kids Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based healthcare agency serving Delaware as well as southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. Through our commitment to care for our community, we offer the following programs and services, many free of charge: Delaware Hospice, the Delaware Hospice Center, Katybug, Delaware Palliative, Delaware Transitions, Bereavement, New Hope, and Honoring Choices® Delaware. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 302-478-5707 or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org