From Reading Hospital – Tower Health
Reading Hospital is looking for community members to volunteer for the No One Dies Alone (NODA) program, which ensures hospice patients do not spend their final moments alone.
No One Dies Alone connects volunteers with Reading Hospital patients who are nearing the end of life. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and are asked only to offer their time and presence by sitting quietly with patients, reading to them, or simply offering a hand to hold.
“No one should have to spend their last moments without someone by their side,” said Tina Figueroa, manager of volunteer services and spiritual care. “The work our volunteers do is deeply meaningful. Employees and community members give their time to provide comfort during someone’s most vulnerable moments – and I think that speaks volumes about the type of care we offer here. I’m very glad we could bring the program back.”
No One Dies Alone at Reading Hospital has a need for daytime volunteers between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and present a Pennsylvania Criminal History Background Check. No medical or nursing skills are necessary.
Interested community members can contact Tina Figueroa, manager of volunteer services and spiritual care, at tina.figueroa@towerhealth.org or 484-628-8217.
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