Milford's Med Center Looking For 'Compassionate Companions'

MILFORD, MA—Milford Regional Medical Center is looking for volunteers to serve as “Compassionate Companions” to ensure that patients at the end of life are not alone.

Based on the “No One Dies Alone” program, Compassionate Companion volunteers provide a comforting, compassionate presence for patients at the end of life who would otherwise be alone.

For more information about Compassionate Companions or to volunteer for this important program, contact Elaine Willey, director of volunteer services, at ewilley@milreg.org. Volunteers will be interviewed, screened and trained. The deadline to apply is Oct. 10 in order to be included in this year’s training.

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