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Who are our Volunteers
They are very caring, concerned and sympathetic people from your community who want to help others who are going through
Direct Care Volunteer
Volunteers to give direct support to those with a life-limiting illness, provide support and solace to the grieving, and educate
Tender Care Volunteer
For active hospice volunteers to receive additional training to give families/caregivers additional emotional support and guidance during the last hours
Teen Volunteer
To give high school students the skills necessary to make a difference in the lives of people of all ages
Vet to Vet
To give hospice support to veterans in their community. These volunteers (veterans) will bring their military training and history to
Life-Limiting Illness Volunteer
Volunteers will give direct support to those with a life-limiting illness, that come to us as a community referral. You
Office Staff Volunteer
Volunteers will assist in the office. Some of the duties would include but not limited to: Answering the phone, taking
Pet Peace of Mind Volunteer
Volunteers will assist in the pet area. This allows families to keep their pets at home while dealing with hospice
Teen Bereavement Peer Volunteer
A bereavement peer is someone who is willing to help another on their journey after the loss of a loved
Adult Bereavement Companion
A bereavement companion is someone who has been through their own grief journey and is willing to help someone else
Group Facilitator Volunteer
Volunteers that help to co-facilitate grief support groups. Types of support groups include: Drop in Support Groups: People grieve very
Continuing Education Opportunities for Volunteers
This page serves as a continuing education resource for HVOSC direct care volunteers. HVOSC volunteers need 8 hours of continuing
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