Volunteers are instrumental in supporting patients and caregivers. They provide a range of valuable assistance and support. Volunteering just a few hours of your time can have a lasting impact on the lives of others. MJHS is always searching for dependable committed volunteers who ultimately want to make a difference. Let us know if you are interested in caring for older adults, administration, databases, or community fundraising! Learn how volunteers can make a difference, or contact us at 212-420-2562 for more information on our next training session in your area.

The needs and stress of the caregiver can sometimes be overlooked when the primary concern is for the patient. It is easy for them to feel isolated and exhausted when caring for someone with a serious illness. That is when a trained hospice volunteer can help. They provide companionship for the patient and can help caretakers by giving them time to rest and recharge.

Hospice volunteers offer kind and soothing support for the caregiver and provide respite, allowing family members time to unwind or focus on tasks they alone can handle. For the patient, volunteers offer companionship and a way to make a connection when outside ties are limited. Often, volunteers report that patients share thoughts and worries they do not want to trouble family members with.

Hospice volunteers can offer everything from a friendly ear to errand help. They spend time with patients reading aloud, listening to music, or playing chess. Other times, volunteers might take patients on a walk or run errands that are helpful to the household, like grocery shopping. While activities vary, the goal is always to offer warmth and companionship while easing caregivers’ work.

Volunteers can not administer medication, offer medical advice or resolve issues among family members.

Rooted in Jewish values and traditions, and consistent with the highest standards of quality care, MJHS Health System seeks to be the premier provider of health services in the greater metropolitan area, ensuring access to health, supportive and community-based services across the continuum of need.

Our ability to serve at-risk members of the community is supported by the efforts of the MJHS Foundation, which raises funds to help support our quality programs and services not reimbursed by insurance or government programs.