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Hospice Volunteer

Dover Hospice

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near St. Louis, MO

I Want to Help

Details

Start Date:

May 12, 2026

Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)

Time Commitment:

Flexible

Commitment Details:

Whether it’s two hours a week or two hours a month, your time as a Dover Health hospice volunteer brings comfort and support when it matters most.

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering

Benefits:

Training Provided, Academic Credit Available

Good For:

Public Groups, Age 55+

Participation Requirements:

Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation

Age Requirement:

18+

Other Requirements:

At Dover Health, all volunteers complete a combination of online and in-person training designed to prepare them to support patients and families effectively.

Description

A few hours of your time can make a world of difference. As a Dover Health hospice volunteer, you’ll bring comfort, compassion, and human connection to those who need it most.

Hospice Volunteer Roles

Companionship & Engagement

🧡 Companionship visits

✉️ Letter writing

🎨 Join in on in-residence activities (Art Class, Mass, Bingo)

🙏 Prayer and spiritual support

🎵 Therapeutic music (live or pre-recorded)

🧩 Playing games, puzzles, or cards

📚 Reading with a patient

🚶 Taking walks or sitting outside together

🪴 Arts, crafts, and scrapbooking

Support for Patients & Families

💤 Provide brief respite care for primary caregivers

🧹 Light housework

Specialized Volunteer Roles

🎖️ Veteran-to-Veteran visits

📋 Administrative support (filing, data entry, phone calls, mailing materials)

Location

Hybrid

Volunteer must be in or near St. Louis, MO

Associated Location

Serving the counties of: In Missouri, the Greater St. Louis area. In Illinois, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will.

St. Louis, MO, USA

How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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Send Email

If you need assistance or have questions about volunteering, please call (314) 884-8817 and ask to speak to our Volunteer Coordinator, or email us at info@doverhealth.com.