Do You Want to Be A Volunteer at Hospice of Helping Hands?

Volunteers give as much time as they are able to. Some volunteers contribute several hours a week and some just volunteer for a couple events a year. Don't hesitate to volunteer because you don't think you will be able to give enough time. Whatever time you have to give is a gift, and we are more than happy to receive your gift!

Apply to Become a Hospice Volunteer.

Below is an outline for the different volunteer opportunities at Hospice of Helping Hands, and the kind of duties that they entail. 

Patient Care Volunteers may...

• Provide respite care "a break" for families
• Provide companionship to a patient/family
• Sit vigil with a dying patient
• Perform lawn services
• Snow removal
• Run errands for families

Veteran to Veteran Volunteers may...

• Assist Veterans in reminiscing/telling life stories.
• Take part in pinning ceremonies or distribute
  certificates for Veterans Day and other recognition events.

Spiritual Care Volunteers may...

• Make spiritual care visits as requested by patient/family
• Pray with a patient
• Listen to a patient's/family's concerns

Bereavement Volunteers may...

• Assist with Camp Warm Hearts
• Make phone calls or visits to bereaved families
• Help prepare bereavement mailings
• Assist with the planning of memorial services
• Assist with Adult and Children’s Support Groups

 

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call the Hospice of Helping Hands Volunteer Coordinator at 800-992-6592 or 989-345-4700.