By tending to one's physical, emotional and spiritual needs, hospice care helps to ensure that those with life-limiting illness live each day to its fullest. In addition to nursing, social work and spiritual care services, one of our goals is to connect the patients and families with a volunteer, who is trained as part of the hospice team, to provide non-medical assistance and companionship. For some, it is his or her ability to be a comforting presence and a good listener; for others, it is sharing a specific skill or talent. These volunteers work side by side with hospice professionals in providing comfort and care when it is needed most.