Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer! Our agency is a fascinating place where volunteers are regarded as an integral part of the health care team. Joining our dedicated team of volunteers can be a richly rewarding experience for you.

With a sincere desire to help others, a caring spirit, and some time, you can be a valuable volunteer. Your gift of self will help support people who are experiencing their end-of-life journeys and you’ll help their families as well. There are many volunteer job categories… nearly something for everyone that would match your interests, talents, and time availability

5 Reasons to Become a Volunteer

1. To provide comfort and compassion to someone when they need it most.
2. To make someone’s last moments, their best moments.
3. To enhance the quality of life of the patient and their family by helping to reduce caregiver stress.
4. To have the opportunity to volunteer your time and talents in different ways.
5. To become part of a team of people who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve.

Volunteer Training

For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at britney.mcelhatten@avitahs.org or call 1-800-4NURSES.

Volunteer Positions

All volunteers must provide a valid state ID or Ohio Driver’s License, complete a background check (updated every 5 years or as needed), pass a drug screen, and attend orientation and training before their first assignment. All of these are provided at no cost. In the value of everyone’s time and talents, we require that all volunteers be 18 years old or older (Under 18, with special accommodations and guidelines).

Each volunteer application will be evaluated as an unpaid employee role in accordance with the organization’s policies.

Companionship Volunteer*

Companionship Volunteers provide companionship and respite for patients and their families and make visits to patients. In contrast, the family steps away for a preset period in accordance with the care plan.

Supportive Volunteer

Supportive Volunteers are assigned time in the office to support staff with various clerical and event needs. Administrative tasks such as record-keeping, filing, data entry, mailings, and answering or making phone calls may be requested of a supportive volunteer, in accordance with the care plan.

Vigil Volunteer*

Vigil Volunteers are specially trained individuals who are with patients and families during the last moments of life, providing a supportive presence at a quiet bedside in settings, offering comfort and reassurance to family members at a very delicate time, in accordance with the care plan.

*Volunteer is required to complete a 12-hour training program. Vigil volunteers require additional training.

Start making a difference today!

You can mail volunteer applications:
1220 North Market St.
Galion, OH 44833

Have questions or concerns? Call us at 1-800-4NURSES.