VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Reaching out… what can I do?

Volunteering at Hospice of Holland means reaching out to fellow members of the community. There is a spot at Hospice for anyone willing to donate time or service to ensure that the final journey of a terminally ill patient is valued and treated with dignity. Hospice volunteers receive a thorough orientation through the Hospice Orientation Program (HOP), which provides training for life, as well as for hospice care. There are many ways to reach out as a volunteer with Hospice.

Volunteer Needs:

Patient care (caregiver relief, companionship, reading)
Errands, transportation, deliveries
Artistic expression
Music for comfort
Remembrance and life review (scrapbooking, memory boxes, family trees, journaling, video/audio taping)
Massage therapy/skilled application of lotion
Pet-a-pet therapy
Special events/fundraising/marketing
Bereavement (phone calls, visits, support groups)
Licensed hair stylist
Lawn/gardening work

Licensed Hairstylist or Massage Therapist

Are you a licensed hairstylist or massage therapist looking for a way to give back to your community?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Hospice of Holland is currently in need of compassionate volunteers in Ottawa, Allegan, and Kent counties to aid in providing our patients with the highest quality of life possible. Hours are flexible, and can be as little as one hour per week. Volunteers must be comfortable providing services in a patient’s home. You will receive training through our Hospice Orientation Program in order to equip you with all the necessary resources you will need to confidently become a hospice volunteer. This is done on a self-study basis.

Something as simple as a haircut or a massage can bring so much joy to our patients during their final days. If you have the qualifications and feel called to make a difference, please call 616.396.2972 and ask for the volunteer coordinator.

Volunteer Therapy Animals Needed

Seeking pet therapy volunteers in Ottawa, Allegan, and Kent counties willing to donate time and service to ensure that the final journey of a terminally ill patient is valued and treated with dignity.

Hospice of Holland needs compassionate individuals to share their certified therapy animal to bring joy and comfort to those on hospice care. Volunteer orientation is required. This is available to do on a self-study basis in order to fit any schedule. Commitment from volunteers can be as little as one service per month. Pets need to be updated on vaccinations and be certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, or have passed the AKC Good Citizenship Test.

Volunteer Vigil Program

Vigil Volunteers are available to sit with patients to give family members a rest, to offer emotional comfort and support, or simply to be a calming presence in a patient’s final hours. Additional training is required.

Reach Out

To learn more about volunteering at Hospice of Holland, please call 616.396.2972 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator or simply fill out the form below!

There is a spot at Hospice for anyone willing to donate time or service to ensure that the final journey of a terminally ill patient is valued and traveled with dignity.