Music Visit Volunteer

The music program is an extension of our holistic approach to patient care and is a way to meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our patients, family members, visitors and staff members.

Program Description:

Musicians who are trained hospice volunteers will play live music at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Musicians are not there to be performers but rather to provide a soothing presence. The musician stays out of the way and in the background. Conversations, meals, visits or rests are able to continue. Musicians will play in the family room/lobby area and will play bed side upon request.

Program Benefits:

Research studies have shown the benefits of music:

• Helps reduce awareness of pain
• Reduces agitation
• Encourages relaxation and sleep
• Reduces stress
• Increased socialization
• Facilitation of life review, memories
• Regulates heart rate

The patients caregivers and family members also may benefit from hearing soothing music at stressful moments.

General Requirements:

Music Volunteers must have completed the 30 hour HSM Volunteer Training and all other on-boarding and annual requirements.