Volunteers Continue to Serve Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties in New Ways

To protect the health of patients, their families, volunteers and staff, and to stop the spread of COVID-19, most volunteer roles at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties have been suspended. 

The volunteers who have been able to continue providing support are assisting where possible. Some volunteers are now drivers who deliver medical supplies and prescriptions to patients. Other volunteers are sewing face mask covers from home; while others are coordinating outreach calls for bereaved family members. In addition, volunteers have continued to make comfort items for patients and families, such as blankets, neck pillows and memory bears. 

“Our volunteers are priceless. The volunteer shoes are big shoes to fill when they are not here,” said Maureen Swarts, manager of volunteer services. “Our volunteers are family. Each day they cannot come and do what they love doing is a void. They miss each other, too. Volunteering here is part of their life, and they want to get back to what they love doing.” 

For information on how to become a volunteer, call 937.256.9507, ext. 3314.