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Volunteer Needs
Are you a caring person who wants to make a difference in the lives of others? At Oxford HealthCare Hospice, we provide comfort and care for the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers are an important part of our support team. We invite you to join us and realize the immense gratification that comes from giving to others.
As a Hospice Volunteer you can do many things… Hold a hand. Drive a car. Use a computer. Address envelopes. Feed a pet. Bake a cake. Listen to cherished memories. Pat a shoulder. Give a hug. Change a life – maybe your own.
1) What will I do as a volunteer?
At Oxford HealthCare Hospice there are many opportunities to use your special gifts and abilities to help others.
Visit patients and families
Provide emotional support to grieving patients, families and caregivers.
- Visit with patients and their families
- Listen
- Read, write letters
- Sit with patients when caregivers need a brief respite
Provide practical support
Provide a variety of helpful services that support and add to the quality of life of Hospice patients and their families.
- Errands
- Light Housekeeping
- Yard Work
- Holiday Decorating
Volunteers with a license or certificate to provide special care to patients such as a cosmetologist, barber or massage therapist are also needed. Others with skills such as building birdhouses or sewing gowns, lap throws and bears can also support patients in a special way.
Provide office assistance
Support office staff by assisting with a variety of office duties.
- Typing
- Filing
- Data Entry
- Answering Phones
- Special Projects
Help with community outreach
Assist in efforts to educate the community regarding Hospice services and help raise funds for unmet patient and family needs.
- Assist with informational displays
- Help schedule community presentations
- Assist with fundraisers
2) How will I know what to do?
Oxford HealthCare Hospice Volunteers receive special training and orientation classes. Ongoing training and support are also provided.
3) How much time will I need to commit?
Hours are flexible with day, evening or weekend hours available. Most volunteers share 2 to 4 hours per week.
4) Who can volunteer?
If you are a caring individual who is at least 18 years old and would like to make a difference in the lives of others, you can become a volunteer. All volunteers must complete training and orientation.
5) How do I become a hospice volunteer?
If you would like more information, or to become a volunteer, please give us a call at 417-883-7500 or 1-800-749-6555. We invite you to join our team of caring individuals.