Become a Volunteer!
We recognize that volunteers are essential for helping us achieve our mission of providing quality end-of-life care. We are always excited to welcome new volunteers onto our team!
The Purpose of Volunteers in Hospice
Every hospice in the United States is required to have 5% of their work done by volunteers. The NHPCO stated in 2022 that 420,000 hospice volunteers provided 19 million hours of service to hospices in America. That service is worth around $469,000,000 annually. As you can see, volunteer help is invaluable to a hospice. Here are just a few purposes that volunteers accomplish in hospice:
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- Assist the hospice in attaining the 5% minimum requirement.
- Absorb some of the major cost that it would take to care for patients with staff only.
- Provide comfort and much needed companionship to patients in their last months, weeks, and days.
- Provide assistance with ancillary tasks to help free up nurses and staff to provide better care to patients.
- Be a helping hand to the family as they grieve.
Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative Support Volunteer
Volunteers who support the offce in administrative tasks such as, collating packets, answering phone calls, organizing supplies, etc.
Patient and Family Support Volunteer
Volunteers having direct contact with active hospice patients and their families, providing support and companionship.
Bereavement Support Volunteer
Volunteers that work closely with the Bereavement Coordinator to provide bereavement and grief support to the family.
Fill Out the Form!
There is no special qualification you must have to volunteer with us. Do you desire to help? Does your heart long to help hospice patients? Here’s a great place to start. Fill out the form and let us know you’re interested!
