Volunteer Information
Who is the Advantage Hospice Volunteer?
Volunteers are a critical part of the hospice team which recognizes that dying is not just a medical event but a personal one as well. Many volunteers report that helping terminally ill patients is more about living fully than dying.
There are many opportunities for volunteering with Advantage and there are no age restrictions. The only requirement is that volunteer candidates complete the Hospice Volunteer Training Program, which is offered free of charge. Information regarding the periodic volunteer training opportunities can be found by clicking the link below or calling your local Advantage Hospice office.
Hospice volunteers have a wide range of activities that are patient-specific and can include things such as: visiting or having a silent presence, writing letters, taking walks, reading, supervising visits with pets (pet therapy), support for primary caregivers, grocery shopping, or light housekeeping. Being a volunteer does not mean that direct patient care is required. People are unique and sometimes their skills are more suited to administrative or office work; so volunteering in the office is an option as well.
Volunteering is a gift that very special people give to those suffering with terminal illnesses. We look forward to working with you.
Interested in volunteering? Download our Volunteer Application online
Some Quotes:
"I became an Advantage Hospice volunteer because I wanted to give back to those who helped me when my father was dying. I soon realized that I received the gift from volunteering."
"I lost both of my parents without the support of hospice care, so I know how much emotional support can mean. Just being there can make the experience a better memory."
"I learned so much wisdom and truth about life from the patients I visited who were at the end of their lives. They made a profound impact on the life decisions I have made."
"After I retired, I really missed the camaraderie of the office setting. I was so thrilled when I starting administrative volunteering at Advantage Hospice. I've made so many friends there and I really feel like I'm being useful." Quote from a patient: "Life is so lonely now that Sam is gone. Yesterday, I got a call from the Advantage Hospice volunteer. She let me talk about Sam and how much I missed him. She made me feel so much better. It feels good to know I'm not alone after all and that someone does care."
