Our volunteers are specially trained but do not provide direct patient care, give medications, or make medical decisions. As an invaluable resource to patients and families, you will bring a friendly smile, warm conversation, a hand to hold or offer a welcome respite for a family member. A volunteer coordinator takes time to get to know about you and your life passions to ensure the best match to maximize the reward for both you, the volunteer, and the patient. Some volunteers choose direct patient support while others work behind the scenes at the office or with the hospice team.
What inspired you to
volunteer with hospice?
Can you explain what you
understand about hospice
and its primary goals?
How would you approach a
conversation with a patient
who is expressing concerns
about their upcoming
death?
Can you describe a time
that you provided
emotional support to
someone going through a
challenging situation?
Do you have any particular
feelings about death? Are
you comfortable around
people who feel differently?
What activities do you enjoy
that you could share with a
patient?