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Agency: Visiting Nurses Association

Contact: Sarah Rooney, 785-843-3738 or sarahro@kansasvna.org

Visiting Nurses is seeking volunteers to help as hospice patient companions and hospice massage therapists. Companions will work directly with patients and their families by providing companionship, respite care, and/or relief for primary caregiver. No prior medical knowledge is required, and training will be provided. Massage therapists must have previous training and experience in massage therapy, must be comfortable working around patients’ physical restrictions and must have understanding of contraindications. Volunteer time requirement is flexible. For more information, please contact Sarah Rooney at 785-843-3738 or sarahro@kansasvna.org