Volunteers: The Heart of Hope Starts Here
Serve with Heart. Make an Impact.
There are many rewarding ways to get involved at Hope Hospice. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and a clear understanding of their role, ensuring they feel prepared and supported. We truly cherish our volunteers—your time, compassion, and commitment are essential to the care we provide.
At Hope Hospice, our mission is to enrich our community by providing exceptional, compassionate care and focusing on quality of life when it matters most. As a mission-driven, nonprofit organization, everything we do is centered on supporting patients and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments—and our volunteers are at the heart of that work.
Companionship/Patient Care Volunteer
As a companionship/patient care volunteer, your time with hospice patients may include keeping them company, holding their hand, reading a book together, singing/humming, playing games, looking through family photos or simply providing a comforting presence. Some companionship/patient care volunteers offer caregiver relief visits as well, these provide the patient’s primary caregiver a two-hour respite once a week. Hospice volunteers do NOT provide “hands-on medical care” (such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and administering medications).
11th Hour Volunteer
Hope embraces the power of being “present.” Based on the precept that no one has to die alone, our 11th-hour volunteers are specially trained to stay with someone during the final days/hours of their life. These volunteers bring peace and emotional comfort to our patients while providing support and reassurance to their families.
Honor Guard Volunteer
Through our Hope Honors Veterans program, Hope Hospice has developed a dedicated team of trained Honor Guard volunteers. These volunteers perform meaningful ceremonies for Veterans who are hospice patients, as well as others in our community.
While we welcome retired military members to serve as Honor Guard volunteers, it is not a requirement. Providing these ceremonies is an important way we honor the service, sacrifice, and dignity of our Veterans.
Development Volunteer
Creative minds, crafty hands, and resourceful thinkers are always welcome at Hope Hospice. Development volunteers help bring our Foundation events to life—from designing and decorating to supporting trade shows and our annual gala. Opportunities range from working directly with the Development team, representing Hope Hospice at community fairs and educational events, or supporting projects behind the scenes in the office. This is a hands-on role for those who enjoy being part of the action. If you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to give your time, you’ll fit right in here.
Thrift Shop Volunteer
Thrift Shop volunteers are an outgoing, warm, and welcoming group who enjoy connecting with others. They play a vital role in the daily operations of the shop—helping sort, price, and display donated items for the sales floor. Volunteering in the shop is also a great way to build relationships and become part of a fun, supportive team. Many of our volunteers find not just a place to serve, but a community of new friends. Proceeds from the Thrift Shop directly support Hope Hospice, helping meet the needs of our patients and their families.
Grief Center Volunteer
If you have a heart for helping others and a passion for supporting both children and adults, volunteering with the Hampel-Wuest Grief & Hope Center is a powerful way to serve your community. You’ll work alongside licensed counselors, helping individuals and families navigate grief and loss in a supportive environment.
Volunteer opportunities range from administrative support and assisting with grief groups or workshops to participating in special events such as our annual memorial service and helping with children’s and family grief camps.
For counseling students, this is a valuable opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while earning supervised hours toward educational requirements.
Administrative Volunteer
Administrative volunteers are essential to the day-to-day operations at Hope Hospice. By supporting various departments, they help ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes. Tasks may include phone calls, thank-you letters, filing and scanning, mailings, data entry, and occasional errands. Every detail matters, and our administrative volunteers make a meaningful impact through their support.
New volunteers are required to:
- Interview with a Department Manager
- Complete an application and provide 2 references
- Pass an online background check
- Attend new volunteer training in your specific area of interest
* Volunteers who spend time with patients are also required to pass a motor vehicle check, provide auto insurance information and receive a two-step TB test.
