Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Training classes for day and evening sessions are scheduled throughout the year, call for the next available classes.

Hospice Volunteers provide companionship and support to clients with a terminal illness and also assist family members in the process. You will join the 160 dedicated volunteers in providing this service to Chester County. Volunteers would service in the home or in our Inpatient Hospice Unit at their convenience just a few hours a week. We need additional volunteers to help out with the growth of the program along with Complementary services.

Volunteer are interviewed, must complete Hospice Training, and a tuberculin test. Continual Educational workshops are provided.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Neighborhood Hospice

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Unpaid Interns Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

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Contact Person: Janice Gathercole, Coordinator Of Volunteer Services, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

400 E Marshall St West Chester, PA 19380 (See a map)

Directions:

From South of West Chester: Take Route 202 North; approximately 6 miles after crossing over Route 1, bear right at the Holiday Inn (West Chester Bypass). Exit at Paoli Pike; at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Paoli Pike (the West Goshen Shopping Center will be on your right). Turn right at light on Montgomery Avenue (McDonald's will be on your right)Proceed to the next light, left onto E. Marshall, left on Convent, 2nd left into parking lot. From North of West Chester: Take Route 100 south through the intersection of US Route 30 in Exton. Approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection of Routes 100 and 30 (stay in the right lane) bear right onto the exit ramp for West Chester. Proceed south for approximately 3 miles to the third stoplight, turn left onto East Marshall Street. Approx 3/4 mile, turn right on Convent Lane, first left and immediate right into parking lof 400 Building. From Philadelphia International Airport: Take I-95 South to Route 322 (West Chester) to Route 1 South. Make a left onto Route 1 and continue to the intersection of Routes 1 and 202. Turn right on Route 202 North, and exit at Paoli Pike, make a right at right. Turn right at light on Montgomery Avenue (McDonald's will be on your right)Proceed to the next light, left onto E. Marshall, left on Convent, take left and immediate right into the parking lot.

5 Average Rating (4 reflections)

5 Overall Experience   
One of the most gratifying things I've ever done.

Having been a volunteer with the Neighborhood Health Agency exposed me to a world I did not know much about, and that is the world of hospice and volunteering. I got to meet interesting people and listen to their life stories. Although many of the people I met were nearing the end of their lives and had all sorts of ailments they still had much to talk about. For anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of another, volunteering is definitely the way to go. It shows that you care for others and are willing to make sacrifices. If anyone would ask me if I would do it again, I would automatically say, "YES"! posted by sgoeser on June 17, 2004

5 Overall Experience   
I got to help people in need of it and make some friends along the way. I will never forget it.

I gained a sincere appreciation for volunteer organizations and the people who put all that time and effort into running them. I know that my experience has been worthwhile and meaningful and I thank Hospice for giving me that opportunity. Finally, I most certainly have a greater appreciation for life in general. posted by aarongizer on June 9, 2004

5 Overall Experience   
This opportunity was rewarding in many ways.

Neighborhood Hospice is an excellent place for all sorts of volunteers. I volunteered as a teen volunteer at Barclay friends Nursing Home in West Chester with a group of friends and really enjoyed it. The volunteer coordinator and everyone else worked hard to make ity easy for us to volunteer, and as a result, we have gained so much. Despite what many people may think about a hospice, it isn't all death and dying. Instead, you're working to help people enjoy the last days of your life. I hope that whoever reads this reflection realizes what a great program this is and will take the time to get involved. posted on June 27, 2002

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