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Bring Comfort. Share Your Time. Make a Difference.

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Springfield, OR
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Typically 2 hours a week. Flexible!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    TB test paid for by Bristol, and approximately 10 hours of flexible initial online training.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Bring Comfort. Share Your Time. Make a Difference.

    “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson

    At Bristol Hospice, we provide compassionate care to people at the end of life, and our volunteers are a very important part of that care. As a hospice volunteer, you can be a friendly face, a good listener, a companion, and a comforting presence for someone during a very meaningful time in their life.

    There Are So Many Ways to Help

    • Become a Companion Volunteer

    Spend time with a hospice patient doing things you both enjoy. You might read together, watch a favorite show, listen to music, take a walk, play a game, or even help care for a beloved pet. Sometimes you may simply sit and talk. It doesn't have to be complicated. Your time, your presence, and your willingness to listen can make a tremendous difference.

    • Veterans Helping Veterans

    Veteran volunteers have a special opportunity to connect with Veteran patients because you share a common language and understanding. You may be able to talk about military experiences, share stories, or simply provide companionship. Being there for another Veteran can be an incredibly meaningful experience for both the patient and the volunteer. Be part of a beautiful ending to someone's life story. Bristol Hospice is proudly a part of We Honor Veterans, a national program dedicated to improving the care Veterans receive at the end of life.

    • Do You Play an Instrument?

    Music can bring comfort, memories, and joy. Bristol Hospice is looking for volunteers who play portable instruments such as guitar, violin, flute, kalimba, ukulele, harmonica, and more. Volunteers visit hospice patients in care homes and facilities and share the gift of music.

    • Calling All Hairstylists!

    Are you a licensed hairstylist or hair care professional? Bristol Hospice is looking for volunteers who can provide hair care services to patients in care homes and facilities. Something as simple as helping someone feel and look their best can mean so much.

    • Become an Office Volunteer

    Not everyone wants to visit patients, and that's okay! Office volunteers can help with a variety of projects, including making calls to families, preparing materials, organizing supplies, and other office support.

    We Need Volunteers in Your Community

    We visit patients wherever they call home, so we are always looking for caring volunteers in communities throughout the area, including . . .

    • EUGENE
    • SPRINGFIELD
    • CORVALLIS
    • ALBANY
    • LEBANON
    • SUTHERLIN
    • COTTAGE GROVE
    • FLORENCE
    • CRESWELL
    • JUNCTION CITY
    • ROSEBURG
    • SWEET HOME AND MORE!

    Flexible Opportunities. Meaningful Connections

    We offer flexible volunteer opportunities and truly value the time and heart each volunteer brings to our team. When you join the Bristol Hospice Volunteer Team, you'll receive training, ongoing support, and a welcoming community of fellow volunteers and staff. Most importantly, you'll know that you’ve brought comfort and connection to someone during one of life’s most meaningful moments.

    We’d love to have you join us. If this sounds like what you're looking for, get in touch! We can't wait to meet you.

    Location

    On-site
    Springfield, OR, USA

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