Hospice of the Valley Volunteer Department

Hospice of the Valley provides compassionate care to individuals nearing the end of their lives, while supporting their families and friends. Our teams of health care professionals are available 24/7 to serve people in central Arizona communities, including greater Phoenix. Our award-winning staff is nationally known for expertise in pain management and for creating special programs addressing patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Hospice of the Valley is a leader in hospice care for many reasons, including:

• Our award-winning clinical staff and leadership.
• Our robust education programs that teach professionals and the public about quality end-of-life care.
• Clinical programs that provide leading-edge care for cancer, dementia, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary disease.
• A host of innovative programs and services to address community needs.
• In-depth bereavement support with programs to help loved ones through the process of grief.
• 24/7 on-duty care

Our Care Approach A team of professionals – doctors, nurses, social workers, nurse's aides, pastoral counselors and volunteers – delivers integrated care, usually in the patient's home. We assist each patient and their family with end-of-life transitions, and help our patients stay pain-free, comfortable and fully engaged in their lives as much as possible.

Our Funding Hospice of the Valley receives 92 percent of its revenue from Medicare, 4 percent from donations, 3 percent from insurance companies, and 1 percent from private pay patients. No one is ever turned away because of financial need.

Our Governance Hospice of the Valley is governed by a community board. Susan Levine, a veteran nurse and tireless advocate for quality end-of-life care, has served since 1994 as executive director.