Things to know before you apply
In order to ensure the highest quality of care for patients and families, there are state and federal regulations that mandate special requirements for hospice volunteers. We ask the following from anyone interested in volunteering:
- Attendance at all training sessions mandated for the type of volunteer work you want to do
- Completion of an interview and service placement meeting
- A commitment to volunteer for at least one year
- Completion of a criminal background check
- Completion of a two-step tuberculosis screening for volunteers who will work with patients
- If you have experienced a recent loss, we ask that you wait one year before applying for volunteer duties with patient and family care or Hospice House
Hospice of the Comforter covers the cost of all basic screening requirements.
Due to the sensitive nature of end-of-life care, volunteers are carefully selected and trained.