CLAY COUNTY – Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Community PedsCare Teen Advisory Board for students who want a rewarding volunteer experience while earning volunteer hours.

Members of the advisory board act as ambassadors to raise awareness and funds for the program, a nationally recognized pediatric palliative care and hospice program of Community Hospice & Palliative Care for children in Northeast and North Central Florida, including Clay County, who live with complex, chronic, life-limiting or advanced illness.

The Teen Advisory Board supports Community PedsCare by volunteering for events and activities, such as Halloween Doors & More, the Community PedsCare Holiday Party, creating and developing clubs or activities for fundraising support through schools, and hosting events for the Community PedsCare patients and their families.

Most Community PedsCare services are provided without charge regardless of insurance coverage. All vital care and support are provided at no cost to the family which is made possible through generous community supporters with the help of our teen advisory board members.

“We are excited to welcome back our teens for the 2022-2023 school year,” said Annie Tuttle, Executive Director of the Community Hospice Foundation for Caring. “We are looking forward to all the changes we are making to the Teen Advisory Board including more opportunities for the teens to engage with our families and be involved with the planning and volunteering at our major events. The Teen Advisory Board is great way for our young leaders to have a positive impact on our community while working with their peers.”

The Teen Advisory Board is open to all middle and high school students. To apply, visit tab.communityhospice.com and complete the application. For more information, please contact The Foundation at (904) 886-3883 or foundation@communityhospice.com.