We are looking for amazing people to volunteer to help celebrate and care for the people and families in our hospice program. Every life is precious. Every day is precious. So in hospice we provide dignity and comfort for people at the end of life's journey. Regional Journey Hospice has a team of health care professionals to provide care for the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of the
patients and their families on the North and Southshore of the New Orleans area. This care is provided for people in their homes or at a health care facility. If you have a heart of compassion to help people in hospice, then we need you! What kind of things do we need volunteers to do?
- Read to patients
- Provide pet care
- Assist with yard maintenance
- Prepare meals
- Offer music therapy
- Sew prayer blankets
- Provide hands on care to patients
- Give respite support to caregivers
- Offer companionship
- Provide professional services
- Assist in administrative work
- Create special gifts for the patient and family
- Extend emotional, spiritual, and bereaved family support
- Participate in community events and public awareness
- Assist with fund-raising activities
SECOND, BEREAVEMENT Groups
If you have lost a love, we are giving support to people and families with our bereavement support groups. Death can be a painful time and we want to help you with healing and hope. Please contact Jim Louviere at 504.202.8334 to find a bereavement group in your area. THIRD, We Provide Hospice Care
Regional Journey Hospice has doctors and nurses available 24 hours a day at 7 days a week to provide care to the patient ni the home, assisted living facility, nursing homes or hospital. We are recognized by all relevant government agencies, a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and adheres to the NHPCO principles. So, if you have a family or friend who needs end of life care, contact our Administrator, Whitney Tranchina at 985-327-7677. To learn more about how to volunteer or to find a bereavement group text or call Jim Louviere, the Volunteer Coordinator at 504.202.8334 or message on Facebook. The Regional Journey Hospice office for the New Orleans region is 429 S Tyler Street, Covington, LA
