EdMarc Hospice for Children

We have many opportunities for adults, young people and businesses we can hardly list them all! But one thing we're sure of, there's definitely a place for you! Caring volunteers allow us to provide services we otherwise could not offer. Won't you join us in helping local children? Contact Jessica Plank, Volunteer Coordinator, at Plankj@edmarc.org or edmarc@edmarc.org if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities.

| Jessica Plank, Community Resource Coordinator | Edmarc Hospice for Children 516 London Street | Portsmouth, Virginia 23704757.967.9251 office | 757.967.9124 fax | www.edmarc.org Please note our new address as of November 4, 2004.

Adults Are Needed As Volunteers In These Areas

	Prepare dinners for families who have spent the day in the clinic or hospital. Ease their stress by delivering a home-cooked meal.		On-Going Opportunities: Handy Persons: Help a family seal a wheelchair ramp; help another family with some light plumbing needs; help in other various ways that come up from time to time.
	Peace Pals: Help out at our twice-monthly support group by preparing the rooms for each age group’s meeting. The second and fourth Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., September through June.		Office Assistant: help out around the office weekly or monthly. Answer phones, help with filing and phone calls.
	Be a Peace by Piece Support Group Facilitator; make a difference in the life of a child who’s lost a loved one to death. You can do a lot by giving a few hours each month. Edmarc Hospice for Children needs volunteer Facilitators for children, teens, and adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Peace by Piece training will be held May 13, 2008 Tuesday 6pm-10pm May 15, 2008 Thursday 6pm-10pm May 17, 2008 Saturday 9am-6pm May 18, 2008 Sunday 1:30pm-7:30pm This is ONE training course, held over 6 days. Please contact Anne Chisman, Edmarc’s Bereavement Program Director at 967-9251 for more information, and to register for this life-changing experience!		Kids Can Cope; Provide breakfast, lunch or dessert for the monthly support group, Kids Can Cope, held on the third Saturday of each month.
	Volunteer Orientation Contact Jessica at (757)967-9251 for training. Edmarc Hospice for Children 516 London Street Portsmouth VA 23704		Be a Family Friend! Training: To Be Announced

Young People (16+) Are Needed As Volunteers In These Areas

Peace Pal's (helpers at Support Groups)

Special Events

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Your Group Or Company Can Play A Vital Volunteer Role

Every year, Edmarc provides support services for families in need, and hosts a number of annual events for these same families. That's where your group comes in. If you're looking for a community service project to get involved in, there's no better place to look than Edmarc. The level and type of participation are up to you. Here are a few of the ways your group could make a positive difference in people's lives! Contact Jessica Plank at Edmarc 757 967-9251 ext. 203 if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities.

	Help plan and run our annual family picnic in June		Assist with set-up and supplies for Camp M.A.G.I.C., a therapeutic camping weekend for bereaved families
	Coordinate or help with our Christmas related events (party, caroling, picking up, wrapping and delivering gifts, etc)		Sponsor fund-raising events
	Donate or assemble and deliver holiday food baskets		Host "Peace by Piece" support group meetings for grieving children and teens
	Assist with our parents' retreat		Provide tickets for our patients and their families to attend special events
	Prepare meal for and/or transport children to/from "Kids Can Cope" support group meetings		Hold annual events to bring families giving them a reason to celebrate with common bonds together.
	Supply some of the needs featured on Edmarc's quarterly "Wish List"		Offer one-on-one volunteer support for patients, siblings and parents, at home or in the hospital

For details about specific volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@edmarc.org or fill out the form below:

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