College Students - Train NOW for Spring/Summer Volunteer Positions

Make a Difference This Summer: Become a Hospice Volunteer

Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer (and maybe beyond)? Join our team as a Hospice Volunteer. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain clinical exposure, develop high-level communication skills, and provide essential support to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

By starting your training now, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running for the Spring and Summer terms.

### Why This Role is Perfect for Students

• Clinical Exposure: Gain firsthand experience in a healthcare setting or private home, perfect for Pre-Med, Nursing, Psychology, or Social Work majors.
• Flexible Scheduling: We work around your class schedule and summer plans.
• Resume Building: Demonstrate empathy, reliability, and emotional maturity to future employers or grad school admissions boards.
• Impact: Move beyond the classroom and make a tangible difference in someone’s quality of life.

### Key Responsibilities

As a volunteer, you aren't just an observer; you are a vital part of the interdisciplinary care team. Your role may include:

• Companionship: Visiting patients in their homes or care facilities to read, listen to music, play cards, or simply offer a supportive presence.
• Legacy Work: Helping patients record memories, write letters to loved ones, or create "Life Review" scrapbooks.
• Respite Support: Providing a few hours of relief for family caregivers so they can run errands or rest.
• Administrative Support: Assisting our office team with special projects (great for those interested in healthcare administration).

### Requirements & Training

We provide comprehensive training that covers the philosophy of hospice, communication techniques, and the grief process.

• Training Timeline: Must complete a 12-hour orientation/training program.
• Commitment: A minimum of 1-2 hours per week.
• Vetting: Must pass a background check/drug screen and TB test.
• Qualities: We are looking for students who are dependable, empathetic, and comfortable with various patient care settings.

"The end of life deserves as much beauty, care, and respect as the beginning." > Join us in ensuring no one makes this journey alone.