Volunteers

Companion Hospice is looking for volunteers. If you are at least 18 years old and are willing to donate 1-4 hours per week to assist one of our very special folks, please contact us. In return for a gift of your time, you will receive training, ongoing support and a wonderful feeling in your heart.

Volunteers help in many ways, including:

• Providing relief for family members
• Running errands
• Preparing light meals
• Providing transportation
• Reading to our patient
• Writing letters
• Playing cards or games
• Listening to music together
• Providing companionship
• Giving feedback to our hospice team

To get started as a volunteer, you need to complete the following:

• A written application, including 3 personal references
• A personal interview with our Volunteer Director
• Our 15-hour orientation and training program
• Required health screening forms

Benefits of volunteering include:

• Helping people through the final transition of life
• Making a difference in the lives of others
• Giving time unselfishly

"You give but a little when you give your possessions, it is when you give of yourself that you truly give..." Volunteering makes a difference!

To express interest in volunteering, please e-mail