hospice volunteer opportunities
Hospice was founded on the work of volunteers. Volunteers continue to be an integral part of the hospice team that includes doctors, nurses, certified nurse’ assistants, social workers, and spiritual care providers. At Ancora, we value the commitment and dedication of our volunteer team. These individuals give countless hours back to our community and patients, enhancing the lives and giving honor to their end-of-life journey. Ancora is always seeking individuals interested in giving back to fellow community members in a variety of ways. See below for more ways to volunteer today!
The activities volunteers can do as a hospice volunteer may be many and varied. From reading at a patient’s bedside and knitting lap blankets to providing pet therapy or helping with administrative duties – there’s a wide range of possibilities.
Common volunteer activities often include:
Interactive activities with patients:
- reading books or newspapers
- writing letters
- light housekeeping
- playing games
- participating in pet therapy
- scrapbooking or other crafts
- simply being a loving and supportive presence for companionship
- offering a hand to hold to lending a listening ear
Helping with household activities like:
- arranging flowers
- walking pets
- other tasks to help keep things running smoothly
Providing emotional support for the patient – and the family (before and after death) – such as:
- providing breaks for family and friend caregivers
- making spiritual prayer calls
- attending funerals and memorial services
- offering companionship to loved ones
- bereavement volunteers to
Offering administrative support:
- help answer phone calls at a local office
- connecting with patients and caregivers via regular check-in calls
- other clerical duties