Bristol Hospice

The volunteer program at Bristol Hospice is for those who want to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Our volunteers usually make commitments that last from weeks to months, and it typically involves visits during daytime hours. We encourage our volunteers to focus on providing comfort, support, and companionship to patients and their families, wherever they may reside.

Volunteer Opportunities

The following are examples of the many ways in which volunteers can participate with Bristol hospice program:

• Provide administrative support in the hospice office
• Visiting or sitting with patients
• Music therapy (play soothing music on piano or guitar), read, play games, or work on arts and crafts projects with patients
• Playing board games, cards, reading a book or newspaper to the patient
• Provide pet therapy
• Compile a tribute video with the patient to present as gift to the family
• Creating special gifts for patients and families, such as holiday decorations, memory bears and pillows using garments once worn by the patient.