Seeking community members to Volunteer with Sutter Hospice, Concord

Are you a community member with the heart to service the hospice community along with our team... Are you looking for a great interactive experience? This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming involved with caring for some one at the time when help, comfort and support is need the most. You will have the opportunity to at bedside with a fellow community member who is looking for companionship and someone to talk to. Playing music, reading and listening to a lifetime of stories are just some of the ways which our volunteers interact with the patients on our service.

To become a hospice volunteer at Sutter Hospice. The greatest gift one can offer is their time, caring nature and willingness to be present. Training and ongoing support are provided to all volunteers, so experience is not required. Volunteers are trained to enhance the overall goal of meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of hospice patients and their families.

It's a great opportunity to serve while learning new skills and enhancing existing ones. Volunteers may stay with the patient to give the caregiver some time away or time to rest and they can be a caring companion and compassionate listener to both patients and families.

For more information on application and upcoming training, please contact:

Jorge DePaz

510 708-8397

jorge.depaz@sutterhealth.org