Community Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Musical entertainment
- Pet visits
- Nail painting
- Bible study
- Life stories
- Chaperoning outings
- Leading chair exercises
- Calling bingo
- One-on-one companionship visits
- Assisting with arts and crafts projects
- Administrative opportunities to support our volunteer program
We especially welcome younger volunteers from schools, churches or scout troops to take part in our unique Intergenerational Programs.
Whatever your special talent or passion is, we can adapt it to maximize the experience for both you and those whose lives you will touch. Commitments can range from a one-time experience to several hours a day or week over months or years. We are pleased to work with your schedule and your desired level of involvement.
To learn more about volunteering in a Hillcrest community, please fill out our volunteer interest form and a team member will reach out to you soon!
Hospice Volunteer: A Special Commitment
There is no doubt that volunteers change lives, but there is a special place for those willing to serve in a person’s greatest hour of need – as the end of life approaches.
Hillcrest Hospice volunteers provide the social and emotional support that enhances the last months or days of a person’s life. This may include:
- Personal time spent talking about the past
- Pet therapy
- Veteran to Veteran companionship
- Veteran Honorary Pinning Ceremonies
- Letter writing, journal writing or creating “Life Story” books
- Simply listening to provide support
- Interaction to provide symptom management for dementia care
In addition, the volunteer-supported “No One Dies Alone” program ensures that every Hillcrest Hospice patient has friends around them as they leave this world.
The special nature of this program requires a bit more dedication than typical volunteer programs. We encourage those who truly want to make a difference in people’s lives to make a longer-term commitment to volunteering. We begin with an application process and a background check to ensure patient safety. In turn, we provide excellent training, coaching, support and a lifetime of personal satisfaction knowing you touched the lives of people who needed you.
To learn more about becoming a Hospice volunteer, please fill out our volunteer interest form and our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you to discuss the program and next steps on the application process.
