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HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SERVE OTHERS?

VOLUNTEERS

MAKE A HEARTFELT DIFFERENCE.

Hospice volunteers are an important part of our multi-disciplinary team, offering comfort, support, friendship and presence to our patients and their families at an important stage of life. As a volunteer, you can make an impact with a few hours of your time a month and your willingness to be present during someone’s final days.

What to Expect as a Volunteer

As a community-based hospice, we serve patients wherever they live, such as in their home or in a long-term care, assisted living or memory care community. We’ll work with you on a location that is convenient for you. Volunteers open to a bit of local travel are very welcome. Thank you!

  • Commitment for most positions is for a minimum of four hours a month for six months, typically divided into 2-4 times per month
  • A self-paced, virtual training for end-of-life and hospice care is required before you begin (no prior experience is necessary)
  • Ongoing guidance and education is available to ensure you are comfortable and effective in your role

Opportunities to Volunteer with Our Hospice Services

Companion

​​Provide a personal interaction, a comforting presence, and small moments of joy. Companions can also offer caregiver respite and/or practical help around the home.

Vet to Vet

Offer a unique ability to relate and connect with fellow veteran patients, either as a companion or while conducting veteran pinning ceremonies.

End-of-Life Vigil

Offer comfort and support tailored to a patient’s needs in the final days and hours. Vigil volunteers also offer respite to caregivers, giving them peace of mind that someone is present while they are unable to be by their loved one’s side. Requires experience with end-of-life services and/or time served as a companion volunteer.

Hospice Hounds

A registered therapy animal and their human teammate provide a calming, friendly presence, and are known to reduce stress and anxiety. Hospice Hounds volunteers must have a pet registered for volunteer work; we can provide referrals to get you started on this process.

Administrative

Assist behind-the-scenes through a variety of administrative, clerical, technical and/or other support. Available at our branch offices, M-F 8am-4:30pm.

Hospice End-of-Life Doulas (HELD)

— New Opportunity, limited areas & availability.

Offer holistically trained non-medical companionship to hospice patients and their families. Work closely with the hospice team to collaboratively provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support. Click here to learn more.

Hospice Volunteer Molly

VIGIL VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL

Molly saw the value of hospice to her family when her father received hospice care. See how she’s dedicated to being a vigil volunteer.

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Hospice Volunteer Genny opening door

COMPANION VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL

Genny believes in the importance of making meaningful connections with people about to leave this life. See how reading a book and making Jell-O can make someone’s day.

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Hospice Hounds volunteers Arlo and Judy

HOSPICE HOUNDS VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL

Judy and her pal Arlo, a toy poodle, have great instincts for patient care. See how this duo teams up to bring patients unconditional love.

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