Become a Hospice Volunteer
A few hours of your time can make a world of difference. As a Dover Health hospice volunteer, you’ll bring comfort, compassion, and human connection to those who need it most.
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali
Ways You Can Make a Difference
Hospice Volunteer Roles
Companionship & Engagement
🧡 Companionship visits
✉️ Letter writing
🎨 Join in on in-residence activities (Art Class, Mass, Bingo)
🙏 Prayer and spiritual support
🎵 Therapeutic music (live or pre-recorded)
🧩 Playing games, puzzles, or cards
📚 Reading with a patient
🚶 Taking walks or sitting outside together
🪴 Arts, crafts, and scrapbooking
Support for Patients & Families
💤 Provide brief respite care for primary caregivers
🧹 Light housework
Specialized Volunteer Roles
🎖️ Veteran-to-Veteran visits
📋 Administrative support (filing, data entry, phone calls, mailing materials)
Get Ready to Make an Impact
Volunteer Training Requirements
At Dover Health, all volunteers complete a combination of online and in-person training designed to prepare them to support patients and families effectively.
Online Training Modules
Start with self-paced online lessons covering hospice basics, patient privacy, safety, and your volunteer role. These lessons can be completed on your own schedule.
Supervised Shadowing
After online training, shadow experienced staff or volunteers to see patient visits firsthand, ask questions, and gain confidence before volunteering on your own.
Your Time Commitment
Whether it’s two hours a week or two hours a month, your time as a Dover Health hospice volunteer brings comfort and support when it matters most.
Start Your Volunteer Journey Today
Join Our Team
At Dover Hospice, we welcome compassionate volunteers aged 18 and older to provide comfort and support to patients and families. After you apply, our Volunteer Coordinator will schedule an interview to discuss our mission, answer your questions, and explore how your talents can make a difference.
Hospice Testimonials
