-by Melissa DelaCalzada

Hospice volunteers in San Diego provide an invaluable service to the patients and families they serve. At San Diego Hospice, volunteers are a vital part of the fabric of the area’s original non-profit organization. Volunteers can come from diverse backgrounds and fill a variety of needs. Some work directly with patients; others answer phones, assist with clerical duties, speak in the community, take photos, deliver medical supplies to patients, help with data entry, and perform a multitude of other tasks to support the agency. Each one is unique but they all have one thing in common – a heart of service.

San Diego Hospice is currently seeking volunteer haircut stylists. Prospective volunteers must:

• be at least 18 years of age;
• hold a valid license to offer their services in the San Diego area;
• be able to attend a special orientation and training on Monday, September 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Salon, is a San Diego Hospice volunteer and talks about the experience of being a volunteer.

“I’ve always had a desire to help others. I’ve found a way to do that here. By making the patients feel better, I feel better. It’s fulfilling to know that I can make such a big difference by doing something as simple as giving a great haircut.”

Members of the Volunteer Resources team at San Diego Hospice advocate that something as simple as a haircut can mean the world to hospice patients, and providing this service would not be possible without skilled volunteers.

For more information call 619-278-6451 or send email to volunteer@sdhospice.org. Volunteer applications and more information about many volunteer opportunities are also available online on the San Diego Hospice website.