Volunteer

Experience the many rewards of volunteering

Many Coastal Hospice volunteers say it is an experience that changes their lives. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back to their community and feel privileged to provide assistance in a family's most difficult moments.

"I have the need to connect with those around me and to help them along their life's journey.   In whatever small way I can, I want to make a difference."   

- Shirley Jackson
Coastal Hospice volunteer

There are so many ways to share the gift of your time. If you are interested in a unique and truly rewarding life experience, we invite you to become a Coastal Hospice volunteer.

Patient/Family Support: Offer a listening ear, read to patients, share stories, run errands if needed or most importantly just sit and hold a patient's hand.

Bereavement: Support bereaved family members by keeping in touch with them through phone calls, notes and cards. Participate in workshops and programs, such as our Hope and Healing with Horses program, which combines individual and group counseling with games and equine assisted activities for children who have lost a loved one.

Community Education: Provide vital information regarding Coastal Hospice services through community-based education, health fairs and presentations to organizations.

Fundraising Events & Campaigns: Assist with fundraising activities that we hold throughout the year including our Annual Geranium Sale, Angel Appeal, Tim Kennard River Run/Walk and the Purnell-Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament.

Thrift Shop: Volunteers are needed to assist customers, create displays, operate the cash register and to sort and price donations. Volunteers describe helping in the Thrift Shop as rewarding, fun and a good way to give back to the community.

Volunteers are an important part of our team

We encourage you to consider this opportunity to become part of the Coastal Hospice team. The gift of your time can make all the difference to the families we serve.

Whether you have a couple of hours a week or a few days a month to share, we will find a schedule that works for you.

If you have the desire to help others, our staff-led training will provide you with all the tools you need to serve.

Volunteer activities are flexible and involvement can be tailored to fit your schedule. All volunteers involved in patient care are offered specialized training and are required to complete volunteer training prior to working with patients and families. The training is designed to help you understand the concept of hospice care and your role as a member of the Coastal Hospice care team. Trainings are offered three times a year and explore the physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of caring for a patient with a life-limiting illness and his or her family. In-service training on various topics is offered throughout the year, expanding your knowledge base and refreshing your skills.

For more information about volunteer opportunities call (410) 543-2590 or send an email.

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