Hospice Volunteer - Make a Meaningful Difference Today (Unpaid Position)

Become a Hospice Volunteer – Bring Comfort, Care, and Connection (Unpaid Position)

Do you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a lasting impact in someone’s life? Hospice volunteers are a vital part of the care team, providing presence, comfort, and dignity to patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys. By giving your time, your kindness, and your smile, you can ease feelings of loneliness, create meaningful moments, and offer peace to both patients and their loved ones.

As a volunteer, you decide how and when to share your time. Whether you prefer direct patient interaction or helping behind the scenes with administrative tasks, there is a place for you. We will work with your interests, schedule, and strengths so you can serve in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling for both you and those you help.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

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  Patient companionship and conversation

  
  


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  Providing short respite breaks for caregivers

  
  


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  Running small errands or helping with shopping

  
  


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  Playing games like BINGO or cards

  
  


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  Listening to music or sharing favorite songs

  
  


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  Walking a patient’s dog or helping with small tasks

  
  


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  Reading aloud to patients or writing letters together

  
  


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  Making or mailing cards to brighten someone’s day

  
  


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  Making bereavement support phone calls

  
  


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  Assisting with bereavement groups and memorial events

  
  


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  Supporting our We Honor Veterans program for veteran patients

  
  

What You’ll Gain as a Volunteer:

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  The joy of making a difference, one person at a time

  
  


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  Opportunities to meet new people and form meaningful relationships

  
  


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  Personal growth through learning compassion, empathy, and resilience

  
  


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  The fulfillment of knowing you’ve brought peace and comfort during life’s final season

  
  

Requirements to Join Our Team:

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  Valid ID and reliable transportation

  
  


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  Background check

  
  


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  Drug & TB test

  
  


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  Completion of hospice volunteer orientation and training - Done online in the comfort of your own home!

  
  


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  A desire to serve others with kindness and empathy

  
  


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  Respect for the needs of those who are ill, frail, or grieving

  
  

Training & Support:
No experience is necessary—we provide all the training and ongoing support you’ll need. Whether you’re sitting quietly with a patient, offering a listening ear, or lending a hand with office projects, you’ll be prepared and supported every step of the way.

This is an unpaid volunteer position, but the rewards are immeasurable. A few hours of your time can brighten someone’s day, ease a caregiver’s burden, and bring dignity and peace to a patient’s final journey.

Give your time. Change a life. Become a hospice volunteer today.