Hospice Birthday Program Volunteers Needed!

Bristol Hospice Dallas is seeking volunteers to participate in our Birthday Celebration Program to honor our hospice patients on their special day. We are looking for kind, reliable volunteers to help bring joy, recognition, and comfort to patients through thoughtfully prepared birthday cards, gifts bags, and option in-person greetings. Your participation helps ensures every patient feels remembered and valued.

What You'll Do:

• Create or sign birthday cards with warm, uplifting messages
• Assemble birthday gift bags (small comfort items, crafts, treats - provided by our team)
• Deliver birthday bags/cards to patients' homes or care facilities
• Provide a brief, friendly visit to wish the patient and family
• Assist the Bristol Hospice team with tracking upcoming birthdays and preparing materials
• Help maintain organization of birthday supplies at the office
• Communicate updates through our volunteer documentation system

Who We're Looking For:

• Compassionate individuals with a desire to serve hospice patients
• Volunteers who are dependable and comfortable working independently or with others
• Crafters, creative individuals, students, retirees, and community members
• Must be at least 14 years old to apply, but 18 years old to visit directly with our patients
• Must complete hospice volunteer onboarding and training (provided at no cost)
• Must pass background check and TB screening (standard for all hospice volunteers)

Time Commitment & Scheduling:

• Very flexible - Volunteers can help weekdays or weekends
• We will work with your schedule and availability!
• Delivery volunteers may choose assignments near their home

To learn more information about this opportunity, please contact our Regional Volunteer Coordinator, Mackensie Moore, at mackensie.moore@bristolhospice.com