Make a difference as a Halo Hospice volunteer!

Hospice volunteers are the heart of what we do. They provide the companionship, administrative backing, and emotional support that turn standard healthcare into a deeply human experience. Whether you have a few hours a week or a couple of days a month, your time can fundamentally alter someone's end-of-life journey.

Ways You Can Help

You don't need a medical background to be a fantastic volunteer. In fact, hospice guidelines strictly prohibit volunteers from providing clinical or physical care (like administering medicine or transferring patients). Instead, we look for people who can support our mission through a variety of vital roles:

• Patient and Family Companionship: Sit with patients, share stories, read books, listen to music, or just offer a comforting, peaceful presence.

• Family Respite Support: Give family caregivers a much-needed break to run errands, rest, or take care of themselves.

• Administrative Office Help: Assist our staff behind the scenes with filing, typing, organizing resources, or helping coordinate community outreach.

• Bereavement Care Support: Provide a listening ear and emotional support to families navigating grief after losing a loved one.

  
  

Earn High School or College Credit While Giving Back

Are you (or do you know) a student looking to build up a resume, secure scholarships, or stand out on postsecondary school applications? Volunteering with Halo Hospice is an excellent way to fulfill high school or college community service credits while gaining unparalleled real-world experience.

For pre-med, nursing, psychology, or social work students, hospice volunteering is highly respected by admissions officers. It provides direct insight into holistic patient care, enhances your communication skills, and shows a level of emotional maturity that few other volunteer positions can match.

Requirements to Get Started

We prioritize the comfort, safety, and dignity of our patients and families. Because of this, here are some steps you should expect to be ready for prior to starting your hospice volunteer journey:

• Complete a standard background check and reference check

• Turn in a TB test (required for direct patient interaction roles)

• Attend our training and orientation session

Note: While volunteers working directly with patients must generally be 18 years or older, mature teenagers aged 16 and 17 may be considered for select opportunities with parental consent.

Ready to Join Our Family?

If you want to make a tangible impact in your local community, we would love to meet you!

To learn more about the application process or to ask questions about getting school credit for your hours, contact the Halo Hospice Volunteer Coordinator directly at 580-332-8009. You can also review our general Volunteer Guidelines online.