Volunteers - Hospicare

Our Volunteers

Hospicare depends on the incredible commitment of more than 100 volunteers who put in thousands of hours supporting our patients and families, as well as supporting the Hospicare staff.

All volunteers receive an orientation in hospice philosophy with direct-care volunteers completing a mandatory 20-hour training program. Direct-care volunteers provide support to patients in their home setting (wherever that may be), make meals for residents at our six-bed facility, socialize with patients, give massages, provide pet visits, support bereaved families, and play music.

Additional volunteer support includes tending our gardens, lending a hand in the office, grocery shopping for the residence, and helping with fundraising events.

Our next volunteer training will be in the fall.

If you become a volunteer, you will be asked to:

Make a commitment of 2-4 hours a week for a minimum of one year
Attend volunteer orientation and training sessions required for your role
Attend continuing education and support meetings to enhance your skills and knowledge of hospice
Be reliable and prompt when performing assignments
Participate in an annual review
Successfully pass a background check
Comply with the policies and procedures of the organization
Have the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries

In return, you will receive:

The joy of making a difference in the lives of our patients and families
The satisfaction of giving back to our community
The recognition, support, and appreciation of Hospicare staff
The chance to meet new, interesting people
Continued education and training

Find out more about how to become a volunteer.

Many volunteers offer to help because they know about our services firsthand. We ask applicants who have recently suffered a significant loss to wait a year before working directly with patients and families. There are many other ways to get involved at Hospicare while working through your own process fully, including in the office, on the grounds, or with our Women Swimmin’ event.

Are there other ways I could help hospice patients?

Are you looking for a handmade gift to make, wanting to do a project with a child to help brighten someone's day, or wanting to do a service project? Look here for ideas.

For more information

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Wendy Yettru at 607.272.0212.