Hospice Volunteer

Moments Hospice is looking for volunteers to join our team. Our patients have a terminal illness diagnosis and are in their final stages of life. As a Hospice Volunteer you will be visiting patients in their home or in nursing facilities.

We need volunteers who will help us reach our number one goal of making sure each patient gets the best care and support they need to make every moment of life count. You will be providing a break for family caregivers as well.

While our branch office is in Hiawatha, we serve patients in the Linn and surrounding counties. We go visit our patients wherever they call home (facilities, homes, etc.).

Volunteer roles to consider

Patient Visitor Volunteer:Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.

Pet Companion Volunteer:Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.

Music Companion Volunteer:Shares the gift of music with our patients and families.

Veteran Volunteer:No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.

Bereavement Volunteer:Provides support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.

Volunteers can do some of the following:

• Visit a Veteran.
• Read the paper or a book to a patient.
• Share hobbies.
• Play & listen to soothing music.
• Talk to patients.
• Bring flowers from a garden.
• Share photos.
• Just sit quietly and be the gift of presence for them.

The benefits of being a Moments Hospice Volunteer include:

• Enhancing a volunteers sense of self-worth by befriending someone with great wisdom but a limited opportunity to share it.
• Giving the volunteer the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organization.
• Meeting new people and gaining a different perspective on life.

Please apply online to get started! https://momentshospice.com/volunteer/