HospiceCare Volunteer Opportunities and Training

Volunteer Training Process

[A] Orientation
All volunteers start by attending an orientation session to learn more about HospiceCare and what volunteer roles might be the best fit for you. For Thrift Store, garden, and errand volunteers this is the only required orientation.
Orientation Training Dates (Janesville Office)
Orientation Training Dates (Madison Office)

[B] Organizational Training
This one-session training is for volunteers who plan to serve in roles that do not work directly with patients but take place at the HospiceCare inpatient unit in Madison such as café, Gift Shop, office work, hospitality, etc. (Prerequisite: Orientation [A])
Organizational Training Dates (Janesville Office)
Organizational Training Dates (Madison Office)

[C] In-home/Facility Volunteer Training Series
This training is for volunteers wishing to work with patients who are living in their own homes or patients who are living in long-term care facilities in the community. Volunteers complete a 20-hour training series to prepare them to be comfortable and successful in their roles. (Prerequisite: Orientation [A])
In-home/Facility Volunteer Training Dates (Janesville Office)
In-home/Facility Volunteer Training Dates (Madison Office)

[D] Inpatient Volunteer Training Series
This training is for volunteers wishing to work with patients at the HospiceCare inpatient unit and residence in Madison. Volunteers complete a 20-hour training series to prepare them to be comfortable and successful in their roles. (Prerequisite: Orientation [A])
Inpatient Volunteer Training Dates

Still have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering

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.