Volunteers

Hospice volunteers are members of the Hospice team and the cornerstone of hospice services. Hospice volunteers are trained to meet the needs of patients, family members and caregivers. Hospice volunteers often connect with patients on a deep, personal level, which allows the Hospice El Paso team to gain valuable insights regarding the overall impact of the level of comfort and care that is provided.  Although Hospice Volunteers do not provide hands-on care, invaluable assistance includes:

Running errands

Pet Walking

Reading and writing letters

Playing games

Participating in pet therapy

Scrapbooking or other crafts

Emotional support (i.e., spiritual prayer calls)

Caregiver relief for up to four hours to allow a caregiver personal time away from the home

Bedside vigil volunteers to provide presence for patients in their final days or hours

Soothing activities such as musical, art or pet therapy

Veteran to Veteran support through, "We Honor Veterans Program."

Pet therapy for patients and family

Heart of Hospice Crafters create memory bears, heart pillows, head & neck pillows, foley covers, lap blankets, hand carrots. . .all focused on improving patient’s quality of life.

JOIN OUR VOLUNTEERS TODAY!


Hospice volunteers can donate their time in many ways, and whether you choose to volunteer directly with patients and families or in other areas, know that you will be making a difference in someone’s life.


Volunteer Opportunities


Patient/Family Support:  Provide relief to caregivers so they may take a short break. Provide companionship and support to patients or family members. Run errands for patients or family members.


Office Support: Help with office/clerical tasks and projects.


Couriers: Run errands for various departments. Deliver medications to patient homes.


Resident Pals: Routinely visit nursing homes and assisted living communities to provide companionship to any resident that needs a friend. Deliver hand-made gifts to residents. Assist Activity Coordinators with bingo and other activities.


General In-Patient Centers: Visit patients at our general inpatient facilities to provide companionship. Assist the front desk by answering phones and directing visitors.


Heart of Hospice Volunteers: This group knits, crochets blankets, pillows and a variety of items for our patients and family members.


Assist with food & toiletry pantry: We collect items to take to patient homes such as food, books, puzzles, if you have something to donate, we'll take it!


Artistic Talents: If you have a musical or artistic talent you would like to share with our patients, we are happy to accept. This also includes crafting with sewing machines and crocheting.


Event Volunteers: We always need volunteers for our fundraising events, community health fairs & educational events.


Please complete our Volunteer Application as completely and accurately as possible. We will receive and follow up all inquiries submitted online. If you have additional questions, our Volunteer Coordinator will be happy to assist you!


Volunteer Coordinator
915-532-5699
Email: info@hospiceelpaso.org

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