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Volunteers
Opportunities
Volunteers are an integral part of the MV Hospice Palliative Care Team working under the direction of our Clinical Director to provide a variety of services. We have many different opportunities for committed, caring individuals and teams who would like to make a difference in someone’s life. There are no minimum or maximum hours required to be a volunteer. Volunteers give of their time as they are able. Some enjoy a specific day and time each week, while others volunteer for a specific patient or project as needed. Services are offered in person’s homes or in institutions, where ever the person resides. Volunteers may assist in any preferred location.
Our Volunteers look just like you! Our Volunteers are all unique and different! Some are retired, some are not. Some were/are in healthcare some were/are not! Some have experience being caregivers and some have never helped anyone in that way before. We meet people where they are at, and accept all gifts that volunteers bring with their own unique experiences and backgrounds. Our patients and families are all different and that's why it's important that you are too. We ensure everyone matches with whom they feel connected and comfortable with. If it isn't a good fit for you, it probably isn't for them either! All our Volunteers complete Hospice Palliative Care Training.
We hold in person training once per year or you can train online at your own pace.
Touch Base Newsletters
MVHPC staff issues Touch Base newsletters to keep volunteers up to date and well informed. The newsletter will highlight MVHPC events, communitity education sessions, statistics and program updates, as well as volunteer training information. The newsletter is another way for MVHPC staff to share volunteer stories and family testimonials.
Training and Education
All volunteers who provide direct patient and family assistance are required to take a 30 hour Palliative Care Training course. Volunteers must also submit a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check, registration and reference documents.
Volunteer Testimonials
"Volunteering has and continues to be a learning experience to cherish each day, listen deeply and value life."
Lorie Davies, Hospice Apartment and Community Volunteer
"We walk...Volunteer Role and Registration
The Role of the Hospice/Palliative Care Volunteer
The role of the Hospice Palliative Care Volunteer is to be of assistance to anyone who may need it…the patient, their families or other members of the care provider team. The volunteers have indicated their interest in working with, and their ability to relate to patients and families affected with a life limiting condition.
