March 28, 2024

Local HCI Hospice Care Services volunteer honored

Kathyrn McClain and nearly 60 other volunteers were recognized for their contributions at the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa’s annual honored volunteer ceremony held in Altoona recently.

“Kathryn is an exceptional volunteer,” said Erin Dykes, team director for HCI Hospice Care Services’ Osceola and Winterset teams. “She happily accepts every volunteer request with a resounding ‘Yes, I would love to do that!’ When we receive her paperwork, she always includes a thank you note for allowing her the opportunity to visit the patient.”

McClain began volunteering for HCI Hospice Care Services 10 years ago. Like many, she was inspired to volunteer after she personally experienced hospice care when her husband was served by the organization.

She spends most of her time offering companionship to patients and respite for caregivers.

“I get more out of it than they do,” McClain said. “I think that everyone finds that.”

For more information about hospice volunteer opportunities, please call 641-342-2888.