Volunteer Opportunities

Home Hospice Volunteer

Provides support, companionship and assistance to patients and their caregivers in their home. This may include caregiver relief, emotional support, simple patient care, errands or care teams at end of life.

Inpatient Volunteer

Provides support, companionship and assistance to patients and families in the Hospice Inpatient Center.

Nursing Facility Team Member

Provides support to Hospice of Lancaster County patients in skilled nursing facilities by joining a nursing facility team and visiting regularly any or all of the patients.

Music Support Volunteer

Provides a quiet, gentle, musical presence at the bedside to comfort both patient and family. Both soft-toned instrumentalists and singers are welcome.

Pet Therapy Volunteer

Shares the unconditional love of a "pet therapy certified" pet with patients, families and staff.

Coping Kids Volunteer

Provides support, companionship and assistance to children and their families who are experiencing the serious illness or death of a loved one.

Bereavement Volunteer

Provides support, companionship and assistance to persons who have experienced the death of a loved one, including assisting staff with tasks and programs.

Foyer Volunteer

Provides a link between Hospice staff and the community. Activities include greeting and welcoming visitors and guests as they enter the Hospice Center.

Community Relations Volunteer

Represents Hospice of Lancaster County at local health fairs and community events.

Development Volunteer

Assists with fundraising activities, including the Annual Labor Day Auction, Holiday Gift Wrapping and Light Up a Life.

Office Volunteer

Includes filing, special event mailings, telephone assistance and data entry.

Supper Club Volunteer

Makes calls at end of day to new admissions and patients who have received a delivery of equipment or new medication.

Green Thumb Volunteer

Assists with the weeding and watering of the gardens at the Hospice Center or in helping with yard work at the home of a patient.

SoulMate Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teens ages 15 through 18 are invited to participate as volunteers, with opportunities to visit patients in skilled nursing facilities or to support the organization by greeting visitors, providing computer support and helping at special events.

Vounteers in Partnerships

Offers professionals with limited time availability the opportunity to share special services with patients and families. A two hour orientation is required.

For further information, please contact
Hospice of Lancaster County at 295-3900.


Click here for a training schedule.

 
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