South Seattle No One Dies Alone

No one dies alone is a program in which trained volunteers sit vigil with someone who is dying alone, and does not wish to.  They may be alone or there may be humans en route to the dying., the volunteer stays for their shift or until the dying's family/friend arrives.   

When you are with someone who is in the last stages of death on comfort care with Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) status,or expected to die within two to three days without local family or friends. 

Volunteers are available to sit with the dying at any time of the day or night. They have graciously given of their time and understand that death knows no time frame and that they may be called in the middle of the night. We encourage you to activate the program as soon as you notice them nearing the end of life.  * SSNODA does the best it can to fill vigil schedules 

The volunteers provide no medical care and are there to sit with the patient, perhaps hold their hand or read to them. Previous responsibility to care for the patient continues. Volunteers may assist with any non-medical comfort measures as directed by the patient’s nurse.  

YES!! Where are your small communities?  Your co-housing, church, pre-school co-op, school community, art club, or band like to learn how to support each other in the event of a community members' dying without folks around?  email noda@ asacredpassing.org