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Volunteer NewsFlash January, February & March 2020
An Evening with Mitch Albom
Community Hospice has partnered following the 2010 earthquake that Mitch & Janine, and inspiring his
with best-selling author and devastated Haiti, killing nearly a latest book through Chika’s fight
journalist, Mitch Albom, to present quarter-million and leaving millions against a brain tumor.
“An Evening with Mitch Albom,”
Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Tickets for the event are available at
KSU Performing Arts Center. the KSU Performing Arts Center in
New Philadelphia by calling
Mitch has written a new book, 330.308.6400. Tickets are $50 for a
“Finding Chika: A little girl, an VIP reception, including the new
earthquake, and the making of a book and a ticket to the event, while
family”. You may recognize Mitch General Admission tickets are $25.
from his previous best-selling books Following the reception, Mitch will
“Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The be on stage to discuss his involvement
Five People You Meet in Heaven.” in Haiti, and the story behind his
more injured and homeless. After book. Call Mona Sayre at
Mitch is partnering with Hospice many trips to Haiti to assist in 330.343.7605 with questions.
Organizations across the country to rebuilding, Mitch and his wife, Janine
share the story of Chika, a little girl Sabino, brought back home Chika,
whom he met while working in Haiti who helped create a family with
New Year, New Survey
Enclosed in this quarter’s newsletter, share that we will be distributing
you will find two inserts. One is a re- T-Shirts this year and we need your
minder of our department members, as shirt size in order to assure the correct
we often cover for each other and you number of each shirt size is ordered
may receive a call from someone other for Volunteers. We also want to be
than your coordinator throughout the able to take your suggestions into
year. Additionally, please complete consideration as we schedule our
and return the included survey as soon remaining In Services for 2020.
as possible. We are very excited to
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Volunteer Newsletter - Tuscarawas - January 2020
A Note from Kait
Welcome to 2020! Thank you all for This is extremely important for our draw closer. All volunteers are
the well wishes since I had my organization, and will be the subject required to attend OSHA each year,
daughter in August. It has been a crazy of our first In Service of the year in either in the spring or the fall.
year, and I appreciate all of the work March! Speaking of In Service, this Office Volunteers must complete two
that you put in this year, especially year, we will be holding our additional hours of education and
while our other coordinators were In Services on the Second Thursday of Patient Care Volunteers must complete
covering for me during my time away. the Month at 2:00pm from March four additional hours. Please mark
Please make sure that you are meeting through November. I will accept your calendars and get your In
your frequencies and notifying me if registrations until the 1st of the Month Services scheduled for the year early!
anything changes during your for each In Service. I will also be
volunteer assignments. sending out reminders as In Services
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming In Services Hope & Healing
March 12 at 2:00pm Bereavement Support Group
Documentation Do's & Don'ts Wednesday at 1:00 pm
April 9 at 2:00pm January 22, February 5 & 19,
Maintaining a Healthy Balance March 4 & 18
May 14 at 2:00pm Community Hospice Martinelli Center
Massage Therapy
May 26 from 2:00 - 4:00pm Bereavement Out to Lunch Bunch
Spring OSHA Wednesdays at 12:00pm
May 27 from 11:00am - 1:00pm February 12 – Uncle Primo’s
Spring OSHA Restaurant, New Philadelphia
March 11 – Reb Lobster,
An Evening with Mitch Album New Philadelphia
Monday, January 20 from Call Norma at 330-339-283 or
6:00 – 9:00 pm Gerri at 330-365-9465 to RSVP.
Admission: $25.00
Tickets are on sale at the Nothing
Beats the
Performing Arts Center box office,
330-308-6400 or online at
Heart
tuscpactickets.universitytickets.com
of a
Volunteer
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Volunteer Newsletter - Carrollton - January 2020
A Note from Pixie
The seasons have changed and we are 3 hours! There are many other I also want to say a big THANK YOU,
now into winter. I know we have just favorites at my house; spiced walnuts, for all the love and support you have
come through the hustle and bustle of nuts and bolts, and fudge, just to name given me and each other over the past
the holiday season, and during that a few. year. We have had an amazing year.
time, I try to remember some of the As volunteers, you have put in a lot of
many traditions that have been passed Although the holidays can be a tough time and energy to Community
down to me. My grandmother was time for some, including you, Hospice. It might be patient visits,
from Georgia and every year she baked the volunteer. I hope you were able to deliveries, office or a special project.
her special Orange date and nut cake. take a moment to embrace the holiday This is truly a testament to you and all
She spent many hours in the kitchen season. I have always tried to stay the hard work, dedication and
measuring, sifting and baking just so focused on the important things like sacrifices you put forward as a
she could give the cake away. When friends, family, and traditions. VOLUNTEER. Let’s make 2020
grandma couldn’t bake anymore, my Don’t forget to take the time, the year to remember.
mom baked the cakes and then I started throughout the year, to share those
baking them. It is a great memory and special recipes, childhood memories or
wonderful tasting cake to make, family traditions.
but from start to finish it literally takes
In Service Reminder
Just a reminder that all volunteers are Patient Care Volunteers must complete Please circle your favorites and get
required to attend OSHA each year, four additional hours. As always I will them back to me as soon as possible.
either in the spring or the fall. Office send out a reminder or call you prior to
Volunteers must complete two the In Service. I will also be including
additional hours of education and a list of topics for you to look at.
Calendar Event
Hospice Hallelujah Hope & Healing Volunteer In-Service
January 26, 2020 Bereavement Support Group Communicating with Cognitively
3:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesdays at 3:00 pm Impaired Residents
First Christian Church January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, February 11 at 2:00pm
4046 Coral Road NW, Malvern March 11 Carroll County Office
Carroll County Office Please RSVP to Pixie
Treasures of Time RSVP to the Bereavement Care Team
March 21, 2020 at 5:00pm at 1-800-947-7284 to attend
Good Shepherd Hall
125 S Carrollton St, Malvern Bereavement Breakfast
Tickets may be purchased at Tuesdays at 9:00am
the Carroll County Office January 14, February 11, March 10
Carroll County Airport Restaurant
253 Airport Road, SE Carrollton
Call Clarissa at 330-324-0076
to RSVP
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Volunteer Newsletter - Columbiana - January 2020
A Note from Heather
You made it!!! The holiday season has 2020 is upon us, we are looking ahead and businesses and strengthening our
passed and winter is in full swing. to what this New Year will bring. connections that we currently have!
If you are like me, the holiday season A lot is happening in Community Thank you for spreading the word of
was very busy with church, work, Hospice in Columbiana County. Community Hospice, it is because of
school, family and friend gatherings. We continue to grow within the your support that we continue to grow!
We ate, celebrated and remembered community with employees,
everything that 2019 had given us. volunteers, and patients. We are
Now 2019 has been celebrated and making new connections with facilities
Game Changer, Another Great Success
Community Hospice put on a that evening and we raised $17,000 more about this event and how you
fundraiser event in November 2019 to support Patient Care here in can donate or be part of the fundraising
Game Changer, Casino Night. Columbiana County! Great job to committee, please contact
With the support of the Fundraising everyone that was involved! This event Heather Kane, volunteer Coordinator.
Committee and employees, we put on will take place again in November
a successful event. Lots of fun was had 2020. If you are interested in learning Game Changer
Documentation & In Service Reminders
Please remember to have Just a reminder that all volunteers are send out a reminder or call you prior to
documentation turned in the volunteer required to attend OSHA each year, the In Service. I will also be including
coordinator within 5 days of visits to either in the spring or the fall. a list of topics for you to look at.
patients. This keeps us in compliance Office Volunteers must complete two If you have questions regarding this,
with the laws and helps us not additional hours of education and contact your volunteer coordinator and
get audited! Patient Care Volunteers must complete she will gladly help you!
four additional hours. As always I will
Calendar of Event
January: March: Hope & Healing
Volunteer Open House Volunteer In-service and Luncheon Bereavement Support Group
Wednesday January 15, 2020 on Honing your Observation Skills Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
from 11:00am- 3:30pm. Tuesday, March 10 from January 22, February 5 & 19,
Volunteers are welcome to stop by the 11:00am-12:30pm. March 4 & 18
office and update any driver license Please RSVP by March 6 for Community Hospice Columbiana
renewal or auto insurance updates. attendance. Welcome to bring a friend County Office
This is also a time for anyone who is with you to this Education In-service!
interested in learning about
volunteering with Community February:
Hospice. We are actually looking Volunteer Training
for volunteers for visiting patients, Monday Feb. 3 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
helping on fundraiser, therapy animal Wednesday Feb. 5 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
and someone who can cut patients hair. Monday Feb. 10 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Please spread this information to Wednesday Feb. 12 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
friends and family members.
Celebrating Volunteer Birthdays!
January: Dianne Leach, Larry Hanson March: Deanna Tkatch, Irene Maurer,
February: Jodi Ann Miller Robin Shannon, Annette Gray
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Volunteer Newsletter - Coshocton - January 2020
A Note from Mary
Hello! My name is Mary Mitchell and Crime Advocate. My husband, Jeff, I have always thought that making a
I am the new Volunteer Coordinator and I recently built a cozy new home difference in someone’s life is the
for Coshocton. I am excited to join on a few acres of my family’s farm and ultimate goal. Getting involved with
such a wonderful program with so we have 4 grown children and 3 grand- Community Hospice is a great
many amazing and caring people and children. Our family also includes 3 opportunity to impact a patient and a
look forward to getting to know each dogs, 6 cats, 7 chickens and a hive of family. I am honored to be a part of
and every one of you! I am a proud bees. I enjoy singing and am a devoted Community Hospice.
graduate of Muskingum University. member of my church choir,
My career has included running my and I serve as President of my Sweet
own business, working for the court Adeline chorus.
system and acting as a Victim of
In Service Reminder
Just a reminder that all volunteers are additional hours of education and reminder or call you prior to the
required to attend OSHA each year, Patient Care Volunteers must complete In Service.
either in the spring or the fall. Office four additional hours. I will send out a
Volunteers must complete two
Calendar of Events
Parent Grief Support: Grieving the Ways to Support Someone in Grief
Loss of a Child January 30th at 2:00pm
Tuesdays at 1:00pm Coshocton County Office
January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25,
March 10 & 24
Coshocton County Office
Celebrating Volunteer Birthdays!
Dolores Millward - January 17 Marge Lessig - March 25
Reni Akers - January 25
We make a living by what we get,
But we make a life by what we give
Winston Churchill
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Volunteer Newsletter - Stark - January 2020
A Note from Aimee
As we move past the hustle and bustle planned because your patient or their something to do with a widespread
of the holiday season and into the quiet family needed you and you realized love and generosity of spirit.
of winter in the New Year, I want to let that nothing you had planned was more Whatever the reason, thank you.
you know just how important you are important than those people at that Your service is the beating heart of
to your patients, their families, our moment. Or how you sent a note or this organization. And I wanted you
staff, and our community. Not a day made a phone call of support for a staff to know.
passes that I don’t hear a story about member going through a hardship.
how your kindness made a difference. Everyone has a different reason why
Or how you stayed longer than you they volunteer but I know it has
Annual In-Service Requirements
As a Medicare certified hospice, additional 4 hours of training and our have enough hours, a reminder will be
we must maintain, document and office/administrative volunteers mailed to you and you will be placed
provide volunteer training that is complete an additional 2 hours of on the inactive list until your training
consistent with hospice industry training. Fun and engaging in-services is completed. Please contact Aimee
standards. In addition to our on various topics are held several times Linderholm at 330.493.0126 if you
mandatory annual OSHA training, throughout the year, so please make have any questions or to RSVP to any
Community Hospice requires that our sure you are meeting your required in-services.
patient care volunteers complete an training annually. For those that do not
Volunteers Needed
Fundraising Volunteers – Pet Therapy Volunteers – Patient Care Volunteers –
Have you ever been to a great event We are looking for individuals who We are looking for volunteers to
and wondered how it was organized? have a certified pet therapy dog to visit provide friendly visits to patients in
Who were the people behind the scene patients in nursing homes and assisted the Alliance and Malvern areas.
that made it so successful? How can I living facilities. Pet therapy can lift
be a part of that? I encourage you to spirits and lessen depression, decrease
attend one of our fundraising meetings feelings of isolation and alienation,
that will be starting soon! encourage communication, provide
Please contact Aimee to learn more! comfort, increase socialization and
sense of community and
decrease anxiety.
Calendar of Events
For more information or to RSVP to any events, please contact Aimee Linderholm at
330-493-0126 or alinderholm@myhospice.org
“Walk with Me” Support Group Hope & Healing Honing Your Observation Skills
January 20th at 2pm Bereavement Support Group In Service
Stark County Office Tuesdays at 3:00 pm January 21, February 18th at 2pm
RSVP by January 15th February 4 & 18, March 3 & 17 Stark County Office
Community Hospice RSVP by February 7th
Stark County Office
Celebrating Volunteer Birthdays!
Gloria Miller – January 5 Trina Wachtel – February 9 Christine Hughes – March 13
Karen Granger – January 20 Leonard Hughes – February 9 Happy Christian – March 16
Mary Just – January 26 Linda Saylor – February 19 John Regallis – March 17
Patricia Daube – February 20 John Just – March 30
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