HOSPICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (DIRECT AND INDIRECT ROLES) - NO MEDICAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED

DIRECT PATIENT CARE VOLUNTEERS

Direct volunteers interact with patients and families, offering companionship, emotional support, caregiver relief by helping with daily tasks.

Ideal qualities:

• Empathy, patience, and active listening skills
• Comfort being around individuals with serious illness
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect boundaries

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship through conversation, reading, or simply being present
• Providing caregiver relief (allowing them time to rest or run errands, or even running errands for them)
• Assisting with light activities such as letter writing, music, or hobbies
• Providing emotional support to patients and families

Indirect (Administrative & Support) Volunteers

Indirect volunteers support hospice operations without direct patient interaction.

Ideal qualities:

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with basic administrative tasks
• Team-oriented and dependable

Responsibilities may include:

• Office support (filing, data entry, answering phones)
• Preparing mailings, newsletters, or educational materials
• Assisting with event planning activities
• Making check-in calls to families or bereavement support outreach
• Organizing supplies or helping with special projects

Ongoing support and education are provided throughout your volunteer experience.