Well trained volunteers provide confidential support that can include:

• emotional support for all loved ones
• spiritual support for people of all faiths and beliefs
• visits with clients and families to give emotional support
• help with practical day to day needs like appointments and outings and general help around the home
• telephone support
• respite time to give at-home caregivers a break
• empathetic listeners who can talk about and hear about dying
• support to help adjust to change and loss
• reading and resource material
• community awareness about end of life issues