A few hours of your time can become a bright spot in someone else’s day.
Maybe you picture a hospice volunteer sitting beside a patient, talking, listening or simply keeping them company. We always need people who want to do that.
Of course, that’s only one way to volunteer at Minnesota Hospice.
You might help at one of our free community education events. Spend a few hours helping our team in the office. Share a skill or hobby. Help with a special project. Support a family after a loss. Or find another way to contribute that we haven’t thought of yet.
We have volunteers with different interests, schedules and comfort levels, and we want to find something that works for you.
A better question might be: What would you like to do?
Some of our volunteers want to spend time directly with patients and families.
You might visit someone who enjoys having company, give a caregiver a chance to get out for a bit, or sit with someone during their final hours.
If you’re a veteran, you may enjoy visiting another veteran. We also have volunteers who help families after a death. And yes, some four-legged volunteers come along too.
We also have plenty happening outside of patient care. Our Lakeville office can always use an extra set of hands from time to time. We also hold free education workshops, classes and other community events throughout the year, and volunteers help us get ready, welcome people and keep things running.
And those are just some examples. Tell us what you enjoy doing or what you’re good at. There may be a way to put it to use here.
Questions about the volunteer application? Call us at 952-898-1022.
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 not have family close by and may be alone in their final hours.
Other times volunteers joins the 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.
There’s plenty to pitch in on behind the scenes. Help us out in our Lakeville office, lend a hand with a project or be part of one of our free community education events. What we need help with changes throughout the year, so there’s always something different going on.
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.
Volunteer candidates should plan for approximately 12 hours of training. Training is a combination of online learning and in-person orientation. For patient-facing volunteering, your training will prepare you to help provide care for patients and their families. Regular continuing education opportunities are provided as well.
(952) 898-1022