Hospice of Wichita Falls offers guidance and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. In addition, families are helped as they travel down a path of what is often unfamiliar territory. "What makes Hospice of Wichita Falls so special in addition to their highly trained staff and excellent care," said one family member, "is the volunteers. They were all so kind and compassionate when our loved one was on hospice care."
Visitors only have to enter the doors and take a few short steps at Hospice of Wichita Falls before they run into a volunteer who is on a mission to meet a need. When one such volunteer was asked, "How can you possibly volunteer in such a painful area of people's lives? Doesn't it make you feel depressed knowing the people you are helping may not be here for long?" The volunteer smiles not only with her lips but with her eyes and says, "Hospice doesn't mean that death will occur soon. Yes, they focus on caring rather than curing but I can think of no better place or group of people I would want to have care for me or one of my loved ones than those at Hospice of Wichita Falls."
Another volunteer simply says, "How can I not serve in such a wonderful and caring place? When you volunteer at Hospice of Wichita Falls you meet extraordinary people. Some are employees who give of themselves day in and day out. Other times it may be a patient or a family member who needs comforting or just a cup of warm coffee. Sometimes all it takes is just being there or lending a listening ear. Besides, it challenges my spirit and fills my heart with warmth knowing I can help make a difference in another's life whether it's long-term or short."
Hospice of Wichita Falls has more than 200 volunteers that give of their skills in a variety of ways. Some volunteers are trained to work with patients and their families, allowing caregivers some free time to care for personal issues or simply receive some much needed rest. Other volunteers help with mailouts or work in the center helping wherever needed. They volunteer because they want to make a difference and they truly do. Our volunteers play an important role in making sure Hospice of Wichita Falls runs smoothly.
If you would like to help make a difference and join our wonderful team of staff and volunteers, please call Cindy or Mona at 940-691-0982. Our next training is from 1:30-4 p.m., each Thursday, March 10-31. Volunteering at Hospice of Wichita Falls is a gift to our patients, families, and friends as well as to our staff and the community.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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