Inpatient Ward Volunteer: Patient Care & Support

As a volunteer, you may support the hospice in a variety of ways depending on the role. This could include:

• Assist ward staff with bed making
• Assist in movement and cleaning of equipment from the ward
• Assist ward clerk with clerical tasks e.g., photocopying, answering phone calls
• Assist with patient orientation of the ward
• Assist staff to prepare patients for discharge home or inpatient treatment
• Help serve food and beverages for patients (not feeding)