Why are volunteers necessary in palliative care?

  • With the increasing number of patients being diagnosed with cancer or other life limiting diseases, the number of doctors and nurses are inadequate to handle care giving.
  • The need of the hour is volunteers and care givers to augment the services of healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses etc.
  • Support family members who are the primary care givers.

Who can Volunteer?

  • School and college students who are inclined to or are enrolled in courses in which community service is compulsory.
  • Housewives who have time to spare and are inclined to spend time on volunteering. There are opportunities to volunteer from home too.
  • Corporate employees who would like to do CSR work.
  • Retired people who have time on their hands.
  • Those in large apartment complexes who would like to volunteer.
  • Doctors and other healthcare professionals who may want to volunteer.

How does Volunteering
help you?

    • Personal- Satisfaction, fulfillment
    • Sharing time and talent
    • Enhanced knowledge
    • Improving relationships
    • Meeting new people, making new friends and doing something worthwhile
    • Most importantly – giving back to the community

 

How can you volunteer for palliative care?

  • Volunteers must have a personal commitment to the mission.
  • An hour or two a week or fortnight can make such a difference to someone’s life.
  • You can help patients fight cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
  • Your time is a gift. We encourage you to use it wisely and find the best balance of home, work, play, and volunteering.
  • Training in palliative care is mandatory.