Become a Volunteer

Our volunteers make a difference by helping hospice teams provide dignity and quality of life to patients and there are many different ways to help. Hospice volunteers are highly trained, motivated, caring individuals with a broad range of life experience. Often our volunteers say that being a hospice volunteer is an experience that has changed their lives and that they have received so much more than they have given.

Ways a Volunteer Can Help

Provide companionship to patients by playing cards, reading a book, holding a hand, watching TV together or just being present
Sit with patients while caregivers run errands, attend appointments or take a much-needed nap
Deliver groceries to patients’ homes
Write letters, make phone calls or run errands for patients
Assist with various office tasks
Facilitate health fair and event marketing tables
Assist with sorting and pricing of merchandise, create displays, operate the cash register or assist customers at our Thrift Shop
Crochet, knit or quilt blankets or twiddle muffs for patient

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available Volunteer Positions

Patient and Family Care

Provide basic comfort and companionship to patients and their families at their homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and our residential facilities, Macky & Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines and Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. We request a minimum of 10 volunteer hours a month.

Staff and Office Support

Assist with basic office duties, including but not limited to assembling materials for patients, copying, filing, mailing, and making phone calls. Volunteers may also assist with health fairs or community events as needed.

Thrift Shop

Assist staff in greeting customers, creating displays, merchandising, and operating point-of-sale systems for transactions.

We Honor Veterans

Veteran Volunteers engage with veteran patients by conducting a dignified and meaningful Final Salute ceremony, which includes the presentation of a personalized certificate and a handmade blanket in honor of their faithful military service to our country. Learn More

Bereavement

Bereavement volunteers provide emotional support and assistance during the 13-month period following the Hospice patient’s death.

Spiritual Support

Provide compassionate, non-denominational spiritual presence and companionship to patients and families through phone calls and mailings.

Pet Therapy

Provide pet therapy to patients at our inpatient facility, Coastal Hospice at the Lake, and our residential facility, Macky & Pam Stansell House. To learn more about certification requirements, please reach out to Volunteer Services.

Fundraising Champion

Assist in organizing or supporting fundraising events that generate vital resources for hospice care. These efforts directly impact the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.

Green Thumb Gardener

Share your love of nature by tending to our hospice gardens, creating peaceful and beautiful spaces for reflection and healing, and bringing comfort to patients and their loved ones.

Become a Volunteer at Coastal Hospice

With a variety of roles available, there’s a perfect spot for you to contribute your time and talents. Join us today and help us create lasting change—one volunteer at a time. Together, we can build a brighter future! Ready to get started? To apply, click “SUBIT YOUR APPLICATION” and start your journey of giving back.

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