Down East Hospice Volunteers is the only Washington County all-volunteer non-profit program licensed by the State of Maine, providing free comfort care to residents since 1981
Dear friends of Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County, Maine
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When Maine Governor Janet Mills declared a civil state emergency due to the continued spread of the coronavirus, Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County, Maine suspended official hospice client visits in homes and all facilities in our community.
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We continued to stay in close contact with our hospice clients and their families by phone, sending notes, Zooming, Skyping and visiting outside a window. It was and always will be important that our hospice clients and their families continue to feel cared for and less isolated during this difficult time.
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In mid May we began to accept new referrals for in-person volunteer hospice care. Our compassionate hospice volunteers are able to choose when it is right for each of them to get back into the field. DEHV is following strict safety protocol for our hospice clients, their families and for the safety of our volunteers. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Sincerely,
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Barbara Barnett/Director of Volunteer Services
Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County
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What Does It Take To Be A Hospice Volunteer?
Are you a good listener? If so, you are 90% on your way to be a Down East Hospice Volunteer of Washington County.
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If you have thought about becoming a hospice volunteer, now is the time. You will never be asked to do anything with which you are uncomfortable. Your schedule can be very flexible, working out the days and times that work for you when you are providing compassionate companionship for your hospice client.
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Every act of kindness, no matter how small, does make a difference. You can make a difference. Join our team. There is no special background needed to volunteer; a medical background is not necessary. Our hospice volunteers are men and women of all ages from all walks of life.
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Call us today to become a hospice volunteer, it is a rewarding experience.
Down East Hospice Volunteers is offering Fall Volunteer Training
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Attend our 5 day hospice volunteer training at Calais Regional Hospital
Covid-19 protocol will be followed
Masks will be required and there will be outdoor breaks to remove your masks
The training takes place in a comfortable and confidential setting.
All training materials are free and time is set aside for breaks and lunch.
October 15, 20, 23, 26, 27 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
(must attend all days)
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Get your application now by contacting the office or downloading it by clicking on
Volunteer Training in the above menu bar and then on Volunteer Application.
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A pre-training interview is required and a background check will be done
once your training is completed.
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Get your application now! Limited Space!
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Call: Carrie Morrell, Office Mgr. - 454-7521 ext. 126 or Barbara Barnett / Director - 726-5087
email:
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Down East Hospice Volunteers is pleased to welcome our new Office Manager,
Carrie Morrell.
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Carrie will be in the office on Mondays and Thursdays
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and on
Friday from 12 to 5 p.m.
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We check our phone messages and emails regularly so please feel free to leave a message with your contact information and someone will call you back as soon as possible.
What's New for September
Down East Hospice Volunteers has begun to accept new hospice referrals.
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Cancer support meetings are set up on a confidential Zoom meeting site.
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Bereavement follow-up will continue to be by mail and phone - no in-person visits at this time.
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Amazon Smile has sent Down East Hospice
Volunteers $22.93 as of August 2020. Please consider adding the DEHV as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile.
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for our community members. All of our services are provided at no charge to the residents we serve.
Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County
is pleased to share...dd
Maine Cancer Foundation
has awarded a grant of
$8,000 to the
Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center
to support cancer patients
living in Washington or Hancock County,
impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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These grant funds will address immediate needs
of cancer patients during
this unprecedented time.
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The Beth C. Wright Center will use $4,000 of
this grant to offer direct financial support
of up to $250
to cancer patients that can be used for food,
housing, healthcare or other costs.
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Please make referrals directly to
Beth C. Wright Center
for individuals who might benefit from this grant.
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Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center
P.O. Box 322
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 664-0339
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Interested in becoming a
volunteer?
Please contact us for more information.
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You may download an application by clicking
on the link in the drop down menu under Volunteer
Training in the Menu Bar at the top of this page.
Raffles Tickets Still Available
for Two Exquisite Items
Yo-Yo Quilt
This beautiful Yo-Yo Quilt was donated to Down East Hospice Volunteers and created by Carol Flores from Whitneyville, ME. This quilt has over 1000 hand made circles and measures 90 inches by 100 inches
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The tickets for this raffle are $1 each or six tickets for $5 and can be purchased by calling our DEHV office. See contact info below.
Victorian Dollhouse
Gorgeous handcrafted Victorian dollhouse can be yours! It would make the perfect Christmas gift. Raffle tickets are still available and the drawing will be held in December.
Tickets are only $2 each or three tickets for $5.
Please visit our blog to learn more about this exquisite house and to view additional images of the intricate interiors. It really is something quite special.
