The Gift of Volunteering
At the heart of hospice are people like you who have been touched by the kindness of hospice and wish to give back. People who simply wish to offer their time and support. While our hospice volunteers in Houston are often family or friends of a current or former hospice patient, they are always people eager to help others during difficult times.
The hospice volunteers at Houston’s Accredited Healthcare of America share a common bond of compassion, a commitment to excellence in care and a profound respect for the choices and comfort of patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues and emotions. Our volunteers are highly trained and well-prepared to provide whatever is needed, when it’s needed most.
Deciding if Hospice Volunteering is Right for You
As a hospice volunteer in Houston, you’ll positively impact the quality of others’ lives and, in return, you’ll gain so much more.
Volunteer opportunities
There are a number of volunteer opportunities that may include:
Direct Patient Volunteer Opportunities in Houston
- Sitting with a patient and listening to his or her concerns
- Interacting with patients by reading, playing games, listening to music
- Being available so a family caregiver can have a short break
- Running errands for a patient or providing transportation
- Serving as an interpreter
- Providing complementary therapies such as massage or aromatherapy
- Providing music enrichment
Office Volunteer Opportunities in Houston
- Data entry and filing
- Assisting office staff with various tasks
Related: 6 Things I’ve Learned About Life by Working with Hospice
How to Become a Volunteer
To become a hospice volunteer with Accredited Hospices of America:
- Give us a call us at 832-408-7999
- Complete a volunteer application which includes a background check
- Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator
- Complete a 25-hour volunteer training program:
- Hospice philosophy
- Caring for terminally ill
- Health & Safety precautions
- Grief and loss education
- Which types of volunteering you’re interested in, and what talents the volunteer manager recognizes in you.
If you are interested in volunteering for our Houston hospice program, please call us today at 832-408-7999 to start the process.