Volunteer at Ethos
Find a rewarding experience
Volunteers have a critical role in providing exceptional care in hospice. It’s been said that “volunteers are the heart of hospice,” and it's entirely true. Hospice volunteers are an integral part of our team and are invaluable assets to our patients and families as well as our team. Ethos offers extensive training and support to all volunteers regardless of how they may help.
The purpose of hospice care is to keep a loved one as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Ethos patients and their families appreciate any and all help and support during this stage in their loved one’s life. Read more below about Ethos Hospice volunteer opportunities or apply to become a hospice volunteer.
Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship
Visiting, writing letters, playing cards or board games, going on walks or other outings, and providing emotional support.
Complimentary Care
For volunteers with experience and interest in music or singing, massage, aromatherapy, pet therapy or other complementary therapies.
Eleventh Hour
Upon request from the patient and family, provide quiet companionship during the last anticipated 24-48 hours of a patient’s life.
Bereavement Care
Assist with mailings, make follow up phone calls, help set up refreshments and materials for support groups, and help with bereavement related events.
Homemaking
Household chores, shopping assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, childcare, pet care, and yard work.
Office and Administrative
Assist with mailings, assembling admission packets, and doing other projects as needed in the hospice office.
Event Volunteers
Help with events hosted by or benefiting the hospice program.
"It is with a grateful heart that I feel truly blessed to be an Ethos Hospice volunteer.”
- Bev Malnory, Ethos Hospice Volunteer