Elara Caring seeks volunteers to visit hospice patients

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An hour spent playing cards, sharing stories or simply talking can mean a lot to someone receiving hospice care.Elara Caring Hospice in East Texas is looking for volunteers in Royse City, Rockall and surrounding communities in Hunt County to spend time with patients, many of whom are elderly or veterans.“Volunteers can visit patients once a week or arrange a flexible schedule of a few hours each week,” said Synthia Blanton, volunteer coordinator. “Activities might include playing board games, cards or puzzles, reading together or simply visiting.No medical experience is needed; just a caring heart and a dependable car, Blanton added. Volunteers must complete a tuberculosis test and background check before beginning. Elara Caring will assist applicants through the screening process.The program also has opportunities for people with special interests and skills.

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