Healthcare Services
Who Are Hospice Volunteers?
Hospice volunteers are unpaid individuals who have completed hospice training and meet specific qualifications. They assist hospice institutions in easing the pain and suffering of patients and families, helping them live their final days with dignity and peace in a compassionate environment. They are essential members of the hospice and palliative care team.
Philosophy of Hospice Volunteering
- Voluntarism: Activities should be performed out of one’s own free will.
- Altruism: Volunteering should be based on respect for life and a spirit of living harmoniously with others, with a commitment to the well-being of the community.
- Non-Compensation: Volunteers should expect no material compensation other than personal fulfillment and satisfaction.
- Continuity: Volunteering should be a continuous commitment, practiced steadily for at least one year.
Qualifications for Hospice Volunteers
- Those who have completed hospice training
- Individuals who are physically and emotionally healthy
- Those who can comply with institutional regulations and maintain confidentiality
- Those who have not experienced the loss of a close family member within the past year
- Individuals aged between 20 and 80
Hospice Volunteer Activities
Field of Volunteer Activities | Description of Activities |
|---|---|
Patient and Family Care | Providing physical care, companionship, bed arrangement, walking assistance, caregiver support, comfort services, and event assistance |
Life and Bereavement Support | Providing end-of-life care, visiting the mortuary, and offering funeral guidance |
Bereaved Family Support | Sending mail to bereaved families and participating in bereavement support gatherings |
Education and Training | Participating in volunteer meetings, training, case presentations, and events |
Administrative Assistance | Assisting with hospice office work, organizing materials, answering calls, and supporting educational programs |
Volunteer Training Program
For those interested in hospice volunteering, the Hospice Department of this hospital provides a volunteer training course once a year.
Hospice Volunteer Application & Inquiry: +82-42-939-0211 (Contact: Hospice Social Worker)
