Opinion : Letter to the Editor: Volunteer Appreciation Month Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and I want to attest to the incredible impact that caring volunteers make in the lives of others in our community. Compassus is an organization that cares for individuals experiencing life-limiting illnesses, and the kind words, warm smiles and other efforts of the volunteers who generously give their time to bring comfort to others is something we should all take time to recognize and celebrate.

Volunteers are an essential extension of the Compassus hospice care team. From directly interacting with patients and families to working with care team members behind the scenes to help operations run smoothly, they provide a vital service. The nationwide impact of hospice volunteers is just as significant. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, volunteers care for more than 1.5 million hospice patients each year, totaling millions of hours of care annually.

This month and every month, we are thankful for volunteers. Please join us in showing gratitude for the people who give of themselves to improve the lives of patients, families, teammates, and our community. We are grateful to have their support and proud to recognize their efforts.

If you're interested in becoming a hospice volunteer, please call our Iowa Volunteer Coordinator, Jill, at 928-899-8546 to learn more about this rewarding role.

Sincerely,

Jill Venden

Volunteer Coordinator