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Community can provide a sense of purpose and belonging. It can help to build
meaningful relationships and to feel supported by others. Community based around a
shared passion and calling of end-of-life care is what you will find at Minnesota
Hospice.
In the simplest sense, we provide community for patients and their families so they
don’t have to do this journey alone. As a volunteer you too will work in the community
of a care team of hospice nurses, social workers, chaplains and support staff that will
guide, educate and lead you in your role. We serve patients living in their own homes,
assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing communities.
While there are generalized categories of support that volunteers provide, our desire
is to learn your passions, giftings, talents, areas of interest, life experience, and how
you feel called to serve in hospice. We then pair your interests with those of the
patients and work to create a meaningful volunteer and patient connection.
As a starting point we offer several volunteer opportunities, but we are not limited to
what you see here. At Minnesota Hospice we work hard to protect the calling of each
individual staff and volunteer, and we would love the opportunity to assist you in
your calling.
If you have a desire to support people facing death and their families, we have a desire to
help you navigate this experience. For more information please contact Laura Kube at
la********@mn*******.com , 952-463-7211
This volunteer position provides emotional support to patients and their families.
Volunteers listen to patients’ concerns and fears, provide a comforting and
supportive presence and could also help patients tell their life stories.
Another important support is providing the caregiver a break while you are present
with the patient.
The final days and hours of life is such a sacred time. This volunteer position provides a comforting bedside presence for the patient that may be alone.
Other times volunteers join family to provide support as they prepare for the death of their loved
one.
The Bereavement Support Volunteer provides support to families and caregivers during the bereavement period following the death of a hospice patient. The Bereavement Support Volunteer works in close contact with the Bereavement Coordinator.
This unique opportunity is for any person that has served in the military, in any
position. The volunteer role is to connect with fellow veteran patients, and provide
companionship during their end-of-life journey.
Volunteers who have well trained, well behaved pets may qualify to bring their furry companion to visit patients. We know that the presence of an animal may reduce anxiety and increase socialization among many other benefits. These visits are especially meaningful to patients who no longer have a pet living with them.
This volunteer role support Minnesota Hospice in the office and remotely. Projects
can range from data entry to filing to technical support.
If you have a talent that you’d like to share with the community, we want to hear
about it! A few things that volunteers in this role have completed are prayer shawls and stamped cards. We would also love to provide the family with a dignity quilt/blanket at the time of death. This would drape over the body as it leaves the home.
To fulfill our mission to provide the best care possible, we provide a self-paced online volunteer training. This end-of-life care education will give you the history of hospice and offer practical tools and resources for the role. In addition in-person orientation is held with the Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement.
No prior experience needed.
We understand that every volunteer has different needs and requirements when it comes to their volunteer schedule. Minnesota Hospice works with every volunteer to meet both their needs and the needs of our patients. We ask volunteers to plan for 5-8 hours monthly. One-year commitments are encouraged, but not required. We are grateful for your gift of time.
Must be 18 years or older (unless otherwise specified).
Candidates should plan for approximately 18 hours of training. In this time, you will be prepared to help provide care for patients and their families. Training is a mixture of in-class and in-field training. Regular continuing education opportunities are provided as well.
The application and screening process may take up to four weeks.
Minnesota Hospice is proud to be partnered with the We Honor Veterans Program. https://www.wehonorveterans.org/
As part of our commitment to enhance end-of-life care in our community, Minnesota Hospice has a non-profit foundation. We welcome your generosity, and your tax-deductible donations help us provide valuable education and support to patients and families. Click ‘Give Now’ to make a difference today.
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