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Volunteers have been at the heart of Hope Hospice since our beginning. By sharing your time, talents, and compassion, you can make a meaningful difference for hospice patients and their families throughout our community.
There are many ways to volunteer with Hope Hospice. We’ll help you find an opportunity that fits.
Sometimes the most meaningful gift is simply being there. Volunteers visit patients to talk, read, play games, watch television, write letters, or enjoy other activities together. Volunteers can also stay with patients for up to two hours, giving family caregivers time for an appointment, social activity, or much-needed break.
Bring your interests, experience, or professional skills directly to patients. Volunteer opportunities can include music, pet visits, art activities, photography, and Veteran-to-Veteran companionship. Licensed practitioners may also volunteer services such as massage, cosmetology, acupuncture, reiki, and healing touch.
Volunteers can provide a calm, supportive presence for patients and families during important moments. Vigil volunteers offer bedside companionship during a patient’s final hours, while volunteers with Hope’s Living With Dementia program help families share personal histories, preferences, and other details that allow caregivers to better connect with their loved one.
You don’t have to work directly with patients to make a difference. Volunteers can also support Hope Hospice through office projects, special events, and other activities that help our team serve patients, families, and the broader community.
Becoming a Hope Hospice volunteer includes training and preparation to help you feel confident and supported in your role.
Complete our volunteer interest form and tell us a little about yourself, your interests, and how you would like to contribute. Our team will contact you to discuss available opportunities.
All volunteers complete hospice training and orientation, which typically takes 15–20 hours and includes online and in-person learning.
Depending on your role, onboarding may include a background check, health requirements, vaccinations, and HIPAA compliance
Our team works to match volunteers with assignments that fit their skills, interests, availability, and location.
Once training and onboarding are complete, you’ll be ready to share your time and compassion with patients, families, and the Hope Hospice community.
Our Volunteer Services team is happy to answer questions about available roles, training, requirements, and how you can put your talents to work serving others in your community.
Call: (925) 829-8770