Services
We provide social, emotional, and educational support for those who are facing loneliness, grief, or end of life.
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To get started, complete the Intake Form (or Referral Form, if referring someone else) and send it to hailey@braveheartvolunteers.org or drop it off at 120 Katlian Street, Sitka, AK. Read on for more about our services.
Visiting and Companionship
BHV Visiting Volunteers are available to provide up to 2 hours a week for those wanting companionship or social and emotional support. Our volunteers do not provide medical assistance of any kind, but can spend time conversing, playing cards, reading, or other similar activities. They may also assist with errands or minor household tasks.
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Contact us at office@braveheartvolunteers.org or (907) 747-4600 to learn more about connecting with a volunteer or becoming a volunteer.
End of Life Compassionate Support & Respite
Our volunteers keep vigil at the bedsides of those who are nearing the end of life, and they provide necessary respite for caregivers. Our volunteers do not provide medical assistance, but their compassionate presence allows care receivers to focus on physically, emotionally, and spiritually preparing for an end of life transition that is meaningful to them and their caregivers.
We also offer an hour-long instructional program for families who are facing the unexpected, imminent loss of a loved one, but have never assisted someone who is dying. Our aim is to provide resources, encouragement, and confidence to bear this challenging experience.
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Contact us at office@braveheartvolunteers.org or (907) 747-4600 to learn more about end of life care support for your loved one.
Grief Support
Our grief support programming includes grief support groups, daylong bereavement retreats, or pairing with a Friend in Grief Volunteer.
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The Grief Support Group is offered a few times a year and follows a 6 to 8-week curriculum. Our day-long retreats are offered quarterly. In both cases, we provide a comfortable, confidential setting for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and want to feel supported by others in a similar situation.
You may also wish to be paired with a Friend in Grief Volunteer, who can provide weekly social and emotional support.
Contact us at office@braveheartvolunteers.org or (907) 747-4600
if you we can assist you in any of these ways.
Education & Training
We provide educational programs such as our volunteer orientation and our compassionate care at end-of-life training. We also have resources available through our in-house Lending Library.
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You are welcome to visit our office to explore the Lending Library. Our collection includes DVDs, books about Alzheimer's and related dementia; grief and bereavement; caregiving; palliative care; death and dying; Inspirational books, and more.
