Volunteers 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
