Be Part of Someone's Legacy--Become a Hospice Volunteer !

MJHS Hospice provides a specialized program of care and services for end-of-life patients. MJHS Hospice provides care for pediatric and adult patients in homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities, inpatient facilities and hospitals.

MJHS Hospice Volunteer opportunities include:

• Providing support and companionship to patients and their families
• Participating in leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, playing games with patients
• Supporting or organizing group activities for patients
• Listening compassionately to patients and their families
• Providing office or clerical support for our hospice team
• Complementary therapies
• Requirements for all categories of volunteers:
• 18 years or older
• 15 hours of training (4 hours training for clerical/office volunteers)
• Background Check (no charge to applicant)
• Medical Clearance (no charge to applicant)
• 3-4 hours per week
• 1 year commitment
• Required skills for patient visits: discretion, patience, compassion and dedication
• Preferred clerical and office support skills include: receptionist skills, computer skills, organizational skills and filing
• For more information on how to become a MJHS Hospice Volunteer please call:
• Director of Volunteer Services, Patricia Cusack at 212-649-8903 or email pcusack@mjhs.org.