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Volunteer Services...A Special Kind of Caring
It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life,
that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Who Are Our Volunteers?
- Volunteers are people with big hearts, willing to give of themselves
- Volunteers are people of all ages and backgrounds who desire to help others
- Volunteers share their time and bring their own individual interests, skills, talents and experience to our program
What opportunities are available for volunteering?
There are a variety of ways for volunteers to assist our patients and their families including but not limited to:
- Hospice (in-home) patient/family support
- Duke Hospice at the Meadowlands Inpatient Facility
- Duke Hospice in Durham County Facility (opening February, 2009)
- Fund-raising and special events
- Camp ReLEAF
- Administrative and office support
A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.
-William John Bennett
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