SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Dyan Duncan
Executive Director of Marketing & Communications
502.814.5439
dduncan@hosparus.org
Corey Wilson
Volunteer Manager
270.789.4247, ext. 3664
cwilson@hosparus.org
Free training will be held on September 26 for new volunteers wanting to enhance the lives of those facing illnesses.
(CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY) — Hosparus Health of Green River is seeking volunteers willing to use their interests and passions to help patients and families facing serious illnesses in their communities. The nonprofit organization is hosting a free, in-person volunteer training session on Tuesday, September 26, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m., at 462 N Bypass Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
“While many volunteers provide direct patient support and offer their caregivers respite through home visits, we have a variety of opportunities to choose from,” said Volunteer Manager Corey Wilson. “Volunteers help behind the scenes by writing cards, making deliveries, providing clerical support, and even helping us with fundraising.”
Hosparus Health was founded by volunteers 45 years ago and they still play a key role in providing compassionate care and comfort to seriously ill patients and their caregivers to this day. Volunteers can provide presence and support to patients, respite to their caregivers, bereavement care, and veteran-to-veteran companionship. “There are so many ways to volunteer with our organization,” added Wilson. “Our goal is to help each volunteer discover where their time and talents can best support our mission to improve the quality of life for those facing serious illnesses in our community.”
Interested volunteers should apply at hosparushealth.org/volunteer. Volunteers unable to attend the September training are encouraged to apply and register for a later session. Currently, new volunteer training sessions are scheduled for October 26 and November 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and December 7, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. All sessions will be held at 462 N Bypass Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718. All volunteers must supply documentation for COVID-19 vaccination before starting.
For questions, general information, or to inquire about scheduling training to meet your schedule, contact Corey Wilson at cwilson@hosparus.org or (270) 789-4247, ext. 3664. “Lending your time can make such a difference for patients and families in Adair, Campbellsville, Green, Marion, Taylor, and Washington counties,” said Wilson. “You can even help by telling others about our need for volunteers –any level of support helps strengthen our mission to enhance the quality of life for all those we serve.”
About Hosparus Health
Established in 1978, Hosparus Health is one of the nation’s largest and most respected community-based, nonprofit care providers for those facing serious illnesses. For 45 years, the mission-driven organization has championed equitable healthcare access by delivering specialized programs and holistic services across 41 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. Through the support of more than 600 employees and over 500 volunteers, Hosparus Health’s person-centered approach is focused on improving the quality of life for over 10,000 patients and families annually. Its interdisciplinary teams provide support for serious illnesses across the continuum, including medical care, symptom and medication management, grief counseling, hospice care, and palliative medicine. For more information about Hosparus Health, please call 800-264-0521 or visit www.HosparusHealth.org.
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