Presbyterian Healthcare 
Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers are an important part of our Hospice team. Each volunteer receives extensive training provided by Presbyterian's professional staff. Whether you choose to work directly with patients and families or volunteer for the program's many other needs, your efforts will make a difference in someone's life.
Why do people volunteer?
Many of our volunteers have been a caretaker, a spouse, or a helpmate to someone who is dying. Volunteering is their way of giving back for the care they received during their own time of need.
What volunteers do
Volunteers work in many ways to support the work of hospice. You may select the type of work to which you beleive you are best suited. The following are some examples of types of volunteer positions:
- Outpatient Family Support
- Inpatient Harris Hospice Unit
- Chaplain Services
- Community Relations/Special Events
- Project Development
- Office Support
- Children's Design Group
- Pet Therapy
- Message Therapy
- Special Skills (additional certifications required)
How much time will I need to give?
Volunteers give as much time as they wish; however, our guidelines suggest two to four hours per week. Daytime hours are mostly required, but there is also a need for evening and particularly weekend visitors. Volunteers are asked to make a one-year committment to the agency.
How to become a volunteer
Volunteers who will have direct contact with patients and families are prepared for their role through training conducted by hospice staff and experienced volunteers. Other volunteer roles require less formal training, but every volunteer receives a thorough orientation to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, and our various services, facilities and programs.
In order to become a volunteer, you will need to complete the following requirements:
In order to become a volunteer, you will need to complete the following requirements:
- Complete application
- Pre-service interview
- Verify References
- Complete Volunteer Training
- Health screening
- Criminal background check
Click on the link above for an application to join our team of hospice volunteers. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to access the application.
Click on the link to view our event calendar and find the next available training session.
For More Information:
For more information on opportunities to volunteer with Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, click on the link above to email us. Or, call 704-384-6478.
