Military Personnel Needed To Perform Honor Salutes For Hospice Patients

PASADENA, MD — Military personnel, both active and veterans, are needed to perform honor salutes for veteran patients at Hospice of the Chesapeake. The greatest need honor salutes for patients is in Prince George’s and Charles counties.

More than 25 percent of hospice patients are veterans, which is why Hospice of the Chesapeake has focused energy on addressing their needs.

"These brief yet powerful ceremonies are performed at the homes and bedsides of dying veterans, leaving a lasting impact on not only the patient, but their family and friends," according to Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Volunteers also are needed to help as:

• Compassionate care volunteers who provide companionship and a supportive presence for our patients and respite for family caregivers. They offer a listening ear, open mind and loving heart to those in our care.

• Integrative arts volunteers who specialize in aromatherapy, compassionate touch, reiki practitioners and certified pet therapy teams.

Volunteers must be 18 or older and able to complete volunteer training. Apply online at www.hospicechesapeake.org/volunteer.