Volunteer for HospiceCare

Volunteer Your Time

HospiceCare volunteers often say that volunteering has been one of the most meaningful experiences in their lives.

Not only is volunteering rewarding for the volunteers, but as hours worked by volunteers increase, resources that can be dedicated to patient and family care also increase. Currently, nearly 20 percent of the hours worked at HospiceCare are donated by volunteers. Because of this incredible support, HospiceCare is able to provide a nationally recognized level of care to our patients and families. At HospiceCare’s current growth rate, we are always looking to fill some of our fun and rewarding volunteer positions.

“Empathizing with people and just listening, I’m amazed at the unforgettable connections that are formed,” says volunteer Jia Luo, pictured here playing chess with patient Steve Severson.	Watch the video above to hear what Judy has to say about volunteering for HospiceCare

Interested in volunteering?
Call a HospiceCare volunteer coordinator today to learn more and sign up for our next general orientation. After the orientation, we will provide specialized training to prepare you for your chosen role with the organization. Building on individual talents, experience and interests, this training helps you gain the knowledge and skills to feel fully prepared to enjoy one of our many meaningful opportunities. Our volunteer coordinators will work with you to help find a role that will be most enjoyable and satisfying to you. Get on your way to becoming a volunteer by using the steps below:

First, see which opportunity below might be of interest to you.
Next, download our volunteer application 134.27 Kb .
View our calendar for   upcoming volunteer training sessions 57.30 Kb .
Contact the volunteer department to register for an upcoming training session.

Brighten a day by supporting patients in the HospiceCare inpatient facility, in patients' homes or in skilled nursing facilities.	Administrative volunteers have fun filing, entering data or assisting with paperwork.	Engage with customers, donors and other volunteers in a retail setting at the HospiceCare Thrift Store.
Bring joy to patients by spending time and talking about their life accomplishments.	Share the warmth of a great cup of coffee, a lemon scone and a smile as you volunteer in the Doc Rock Café.	Prepare Dori Bears that will provide comfort to children and HospiceCare patients.
Assist the HospiceCare Foundation with organizing fundraisers and processing incoming donations.	Thanks to volunteer gardeners, HospiceCare patients and visitors enjoy the peace of a lush, well-tended garden.	Volunteer coordinators assist in connecting you to patients with similar interests or positions that best utilize your skills.