VITAS Innovative Hospice Care is looking for volunteers in Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo counties to give their time to terminally ill patients and their families.
Volunteers are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to terminally-ill patients and their caregivers.
After volunteers complete the required training, which is free, they can visit private and nursing homes to provide respite for caregivers, offer companionship for the patient, run errands and help in other small but meaningful ways. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s location preference and work or family schedule.
For more information or to make a reservation to attend the orientation classes July 22 and 29, 9am-4pm, 39899 Balentine Drive, Ste. 161, Newark, 94560, call Blake Mueller, manager of volunteer services, at (510) 413-5228.
