Hospice Care Network integrates volunteers in all aspects of its programs.
Massage Therapy Program
Provide gentle massages for those facing life limiting illnesses
Provide chair massages for caregivers
Patient Support Volunteer Opportunities
- Provide practical help for overburdened families
- Offer respite relief to allow caregivers a few hours “off”
- Read, write, listen or sit by the side of a person who is on our program
- Hairdressers/barbers can donate their skills
- Act as a friendly visitor
- Become members of HCN’s Speakers’ Bureau
Administrative Volunteers
- Provide assistance to Office Staff with clerical assignments
- Utilize computer skills
- Attend to special projects
Bereavement Volunteers
- Provide assistance to Hospice Bereavement Staff
- Provide support to Hospice family members by making telephone calls, sending cards and correspondence
Junior Volunteers
- Donate time as part of school projects
- Utilize their knowledge, such as computer skills, to assist with office projects
- Become a Lollipop Leader – these volunteers are trained to work with children, assisting the children’s bereavement department with groups, being a buddy, and working with arts and crafts.
Special Skills Volunteers
Are involved in Committees and Advisory Board participation
Take an active part in fundraising and special events
Graphic design
Give a haircut
Reiki Volunteers
