Provides professional, compassionate care for patients and their families facing a limited life expectancy. Volunteer opportunities range from direct patient/family help to office tasks, help with fundraisers, memorial services, speaking engagements, etc. The program is long term/on going. All individuals must have a personal interview and complete a volunteer training course on hospice care, dealing with such topics as death and dying, family dynamics, communications skills, spiritual care, the grief process and the role of the volunteer. Does not accept court referred volunteers.