Volunteers are members of the Hospice team, providing needed services to individuals and families facing terminal illness. They assist in keeping the patient at home and provide support to the patient and family.

Volunteers are individuals who have the desire to contribute time to Hospice patients and families. They have special qualifications, experiences and a willingness to help. Each volunteer is screened, selected, trained and supervised by the Housecalls Hospice staff of professionals.

Housecalls Hospice selects people based on their qualification, their ability to deal with dying, death and grief, and their availability to meet the current needs of the clients and of the organization. All volunteers receive training appropriate to their volunteer specification. All volunteers will complete a training session with additional specialized training depending on the area of service.

You will be asked to:

• Report promptly on all patient/family contacts.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
• Attend educational in-services and volunteer meetings.
• Participate in a yearly interview and evaluation.

In return you will receive:

• Continued education and training.
• Self satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of patients, their families and the community.
• Recognition, support and appreciation of the hospice staff.
• New friends through the Hospice team, other volunteers and patients/families.

 

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS

 

Patient Care Volunteers	Extended Care Volunteers
Provide respite care Provide companions Assist with household tasks Handle errands Be a support person by listening	Provide duties of a Patient Care Volunteer Provide assistance with personal care tasks Assist with patient transfer
Chaplain Volunteers	Office Volunteers
Provide spiritual support to patient/family Perform occasional liturgical assignment Support the Hospice team	Provides office support Assist the Hospice staff with special project
Bereavement Volunteers	Special Projects Volunteers
Support bereaved family members Work closely with social workers Help with bereavement mailings	Assist with fund raising Help with special projects Write thank you notes
Community Education Volunteers
Make presentation to the community Work a booth at a fair or event Inform referral sources of Hospice

 If you are interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer please fill out the following application.