Volunteer with Hope Hospice

Companionship and Patient Care Volunteer

As a companionship and patient care volunteer, your time with hospice patients may include keeping them company, holding their hand, reading a book together, singing or humming, playing games, looking through family photos, or simply providing a comforting presence. Some companionship volunteers also offer caregiver relief visits, providing the patient's primary caregiver a respite once a week.

Hospice volunteers do not provide hands-on medical care such as bathing, feeding, dressing, or administering medications. Our clinical team handles all medical services through our hospice care program.

11th Hour Volunteer

Hope embraces the power of being present. Based on the belief that no one has to die alone, our 11th Hour volunteers are specially trained to stay with someone during the final days or hours of their life. These volunteers bring peace and emotional comfort to our patients while providing support and reassurance to their families.

Learn more about our hospice care approach.

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 are looking for a fun and meaningful way to give your time, you will 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 and Hope Center is a powerful way to serve your community. You will 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.