Volunteer support is the heart and soul of Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington County. Working within the guidelines of Medicare, hospices are the only agencies supported by federal dollars that requires a volunteer presence as part of our care plans for patients.

Volunteering within our hospice is an opportunity to enrich your life and touch the lives of others at a critical intimate time in life's journey.

Enjoy listening to a wealth of rich personal history, puzzle over a crossword, or test your skills in cribbage and share your stories as you listen to theirs. Volunteering is an opportunity to know the richness of personal fulfillment through service to others.

You too can be a part of this extraordinary organization that benefits so many of your neighbors and friends.

Come discover what is truly important in your life! Join us in our upcoming Volunteer Training by calling (503) 648-9565 and ask for Robin Miguel our volunteer coordinator, or email her by Clicking Here. Click the link that follows to download our volunteer application.
Volunteer Application

volunteer training course

Hospice & Palliative Care of Washington County presents a five-session, 16 hour volunteer training course twice a year, taught by a team of healthcare professionals. This comprehensive training program will give you all the tools you need to be the best volunteer possible. Four sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm and one session on Saturday.

Topics include:

• Introduction to Hospice
• Pain & Symptom Management
• Palliative Care Program
• Ethical and Spiritual issues at End of Life
• Communication
• The Helper Role
• Grief and Bereavement
• Stress Management
• Death & Dying
• Philanthropy and the Foundation 
• OSHA Regulations for blood borne Pathogens (AIDS, Hepatitis B)
• Concepts of Personal Care
• The Role & Responsibility of a Volunteer
• Alternative Therapies

opportunities
for volunteers include

Direct Care Volunteers
These volunteers provide companionship, light housekeeping, assist with transportation, correspondence, and support the patient and family.

Bereavement Volunteers
Provide emotional, social and spiritual support for survivors after the death of their loved one.

Clerical Volunteers
Provide clerical support necessary to maintain smooth management of the office.

Palliative Care & Transitions Volunteers
Provide friendship, help with errands, transportation to physicians office or treatment, and offer respite breaks for the family or caregivers.