A Student Reflects on Their Time Volunteering for Hospice

Abstract

Hospice is a special healthcare option for patients with terminal illnesses. With an interdisciplinary care team working together to meet patients' medical, emotional, and spiritual needs, hospice care can be provided in a number of different settings. As a hospice volunteer, I interact with members of the community and offer care and support at a time when it is most needed. This paper examines the impact of my involvement and participation as a hospice volunteer on the welfare of others and my personal development.

Keywords

• hospice
• volunteer
• interdisciplinary team
• cura personalis
• service-learning
• personal leadership