Circle of Angels Hospice is looking for compassionate and caring Volunteers who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We strives to provide excellence in end of life care for patients and families. All of our volunteers are given careful training by a team of hospice professionals. Circle of Angels has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a more meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families. Please review all the unique ways of volunteering below:
- Direct Care Volunteer: Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
- Administrative Volunteer: Supports the important office operations of the program.
- Pet Companion Volunteer: Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
- Happy Hour Volunteer: Use crafts and multimedia to capture special memories and unique moments of each patient.
- Music Companion Volunteer: Share the gift of music with our patients and families.
- Vigil Volunteer: When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
- Spiritual Presence Volunteer: Engage patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
- Veteran Volunteer: No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
- Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.
Training & Support
Direct Care Volunteers are required to participate in initial hospice volunteer training as well as basic orientation. Specific skill sets may require additional interview, selection and program training.
Indirect Care Volunteers receive basic orientation, training specific to task undertaking, and are encouraged to attend initial hospice volunteer training. Volunteer training and orientation give volunteers an opportunity to learn new skills and become aware of skills they already possess. Some of the areas of training include:
- Hospice mission, history and philosophy of care
- Role of the volunteer and the interdisciplinary team
- Spiritual and cultural diversity
- Confidentiality
- Listening and communication skills
- Patient care
- Disease processes
- Self-care
- Precautions
- Grief and bereavement
- Resources
Additional support meetings and educational opportunities are offered throughout the year as well as ongoing personal support and social gatherings.
When you’re ready to make a commitment to caring for others, we would love to hear from you. Volunteer selection begins with an application and interview in which potential volunteers may express their personal goals, availability, interests and talents. Of course, our volunteers are carefully screened through a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and personal references.