Become a Hospice Volunteer – You Belong Here

If you are searching for a way to make a difference in the lives of others, you belong here. Hospice volunteers are a valuable part of our care team. Based on your interests and preferences, receive specific volunteer training to help improve the quality of life for others.

From providing companionship at a patient’s bedside, to running errands, and from assisting with administrative duties to creating gifts for patients and their families, one of our volunteer coordinators will help you discover the best fit for you.

• Hold a hand, share a story
• Send a card
• Listen, read, or sing
• Make gifts for patients
• Run errands or perform light housekeeping
• Share flowers, bake, or garden
• Administrative office support
• Make phone calls
• Attend community events

Our agencies offer veteran-to-veteran opportunities and participate in the national We Honor Veterans programs. 

Volunteer Training:

Volunteering takes no advanced medical training or great commitment. We support our volunteers and appreciate the important role they play in hospice care. We prepare volunteers with specific training including:

• The hospice care team and the volunteer role
• The hospice philosophy and end-of-life care 
• Grief and bereavement education
• Emotional and spiritual support in hospice care
• Communication and stress management
• Patient privacy and other regulations

Medicare requires that a hospice provide at least 5 percent of its services through Volunteers. Our volunteer coordinators will help you discover the best fit for you based on your time, skills, and interests.