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Age-related variation in roles performed by hospice volunteers
Author(s)Beverly Black, Pamela J Kovacs
Journal titleJournal of Applied Gerontology, vol 18, no 4, December 1999
Pagespp 479-497
KeywordsVoluntary work [elderly] ; Voluntary workers ; Terminal care ; Older people ; Adults ; United States of America.
AnnotationAge-related variation in the roles performed by volunteers in hospice programmes were examined in this US study. A postal questionnaire was distributed to 594 volunteers of all ages, of which 259 responded. Findings revealed that volunteers of all ages displayed much similarity in their motivations for volunteering, how they learned about the opportunity to do voluntary work, the levels of satisfaction experienced from volunteering, and various measures of retention. The age of the volunteer significantly influenced the roles they performed at the hospice. Significantly more younger volunteers provided direct patient care services, and significantly more older volunteers provided both clerical and fundraising services. Implications for future research and recruitment and retention of hospice volunteers are discussed. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-000221214 A
ClassmarkGHH: QV: LV: B: SD: 7T

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