For more information please
contact:
Emily Cox
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice Advantage
Tupelo and Corinth
662-523-7268 Cell
662-840-3434 Tupelo
662-665-9185 Corinth
Providing
Care, Comfort and Compassion to the
Whole family
Hospice Advantage is a Medicare and Medicaid certified hospice program, providing superior end –of-life care to patients and families in 11 states including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Founded in 2004 by
Rod Hildebrant, MSA CHCE,
a 25 year veteran of the home health and hospice industry, the mission of Hospice Advantage is to provide “Care, Comfort and Compassion to the Whole Family.
Volunteer
Opportunities
The Heart of Hospice
Direct Volunteer Opportunities
(must be at least 18 years old)
Friendly Visitor Volunteers*
Bring the gift of friendship to our patients and their families.
Regular visits to offer support,
companionship & assistance
with non-medical tasks helps
ensure that patients spend their
final days in dignity and comfort.
Compassionate Care Team*
Dedicated volunteers providing
vigil support to patients with
limited or no family support
during the last hours of life.
Veterans for Veterans*
These volunteers, who are
Veterans, provide support and recognition of one’s military
service to patients with similar background.
Community Relations
Bingo caller, cards or helper in a senior living facility. We would like to find a facility near you.
Pet Therapy Visits*
Animals impart a calming and positive affect on individuals in ways that humans are not able to. They give unconditional love and affection to anyone and everyone.
Indirect Volunteer Opportunities
(must be at least 16 years old)
Office support – assist with organizational and clerical tasks to allow our staff more time to provide direct patient care.
Card Making – Our patients enjoy receiving homemade cards just to say “hello” or Happy Birthday”!
Cake Bakers spread goodwill
by helping patients and families celebrate the special dates in their life – birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just anytime is a good time for cake!
Petals of Joy pick up flowers from local florist or right out of your garden. Dress them up nice in a small vase with a card and deliver with a smile. Now isn’t that the perfect recipe?
Shawl Makers If you are handy knitting, this is a great opportunity! All of our patients receive a prayer shawl
Scrapbook/Picture Collage if you are crafty or not, but like to be creative we have a great opportunity for you. What a wonderful way to relive great memories!
Advertising Assistant Keep up with flyers and brochures at various businesses, public places.
Item and food donations are greatly accepted during any holiday!