Interested in VOLUNTEERING for Hospice?
We have openings for new members on our Volunteer Team. Our Volunteers are a vital component of the entire Hospice Care Team and we rely on them to help provide quality patient care, grief support, and administration duties.
I feel that being a hospice volunteer has been the most rewarding experience for me. The hospice staff are so helpful, and I know that our support makes a real difference to our hospice patents and their families.
- Caroline Davidson, Knob Noster, MO
| Who Volunteers for Hospice? |
What does a Hospice Volunteer do?
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People with time to volunteer:
- Retired
- Between careers or in transition
- Looking for meaningful service
- Students
- Professionals
- Family members and friends of
previous hospice patients who want to give back
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- Listens and encourages
- Gives breaks to caregivers
- Runs errands
- Provide a kind and caring presence
- Organizes photographs and mementos
- Baking, laundry, dog-walking
- Helps educate families about home based care
- Supports grieving families
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All volunteers receive initial training and ongoing education.
If you think you may be interested in volunteering, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 660-747-6121 for more information.
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