Be Part of Someone's Legacy--Become a Hospice Volunteer!

MJHS

Hospice provides a specialized program of care and services for end-of-life patients. MJHS Hospice provides care for pediatric and adult patients in homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities, inpatient facilities and hospitals.

MJHS Hospice Volunteer opportunities include:

• Providing support and companionship to patients and their families
• Participating in leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, playing games with patients
• Supporting or organizing group activities for patients
• Listening compassionately to patients and their families
• Providing office or clerical support for our hospice team
• Complementary therapies

Requirements for all categories of volunteers:

• 18 years or older for patient care.
• 16 years or older for Administrative Activity
• Mandatory orientation required
• Background Check (no charge to applicant)
• Medical Clearance (no charge to applicant)
• Minimum 2 hours/week
• minimum of 3 months

Required skills for patient visits: discretion, patience, compassion and dedication

Preferred clerical and office support skills include: receptionist skills, computer skills, organizational skills and filing